2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Paxton DeLaurent, QB, Southeast Missouri State University

• Name: Paxton DeLaurent
• Position: QB
• College: Southeast Missouri State University
• Height: 6’5”
• Weight: 230 lbs
• X (Twitter): @pac10_
• Instagram: @pac10_

What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?

Probably my junior year, I always thought I would play basketball and I was in the state quarterfinals and lost and I decided I wanted to be a football player and never feel like that again and have a purpose.

What are your favorite moments from your football life?

My first season at Central Methodist and getting to know people from different cultures and I met a guy from New York and did alot of cool things at Central Methodist and my first game at SEMO.

Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?

My mom gives me the sure belief if you set your mind to something you can do it and my dad gave me the passion and dedication I have to sports and my mom and dad are both amazing.

What are you looking forward to in your upcoming season?

Seeing how the team comes together and how I can help the team as a leader being an older player on the team and teach the guys to come together and seeing just how this team will go together.

If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?

Tom Brady, the greatest to ever do it at my position and has a similar style to me and I would love to pick his brain.

What are your favorite things about playing football for SE Missouri State?

The relationship in the locker room with my teammates and the family atmosphere and the opportunity to play in the playoffs.

What should we know about Paxton DeLaurent the person?

I’m a competitive individual, I’m dedicated and I’m committed to my faith and to be the best version of myself.

What is your favorite offensive scheme and why?

Wide cross, you have a chance to get something on the front side or have something quick on a cross or have something on the backside two by two.

How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?

I rely on my faith and realize does it actually effect me or not and if it does attack it and if it doesn’t leave it alone and if it does effect you find a solution and evaluate and stay away from a situation if it doesn’t effect you.

What would a team get in a player like you?

They would get the total package as a quarterback. Someone who is dedicated, knowledgeable about the game, and a quarterback who finds a way to win.

What stands out about your film the most?

My ability to process quickly, get the ball into the right space and do it where you don’t commit a turnover.

Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?

Mar’Quess Daniels, he ended up getting a CFL tryout, but this dude was a really legit linebacker and he made so many plays and honestly didn’t deserve to be in NAIA.