2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Scooter Risper, WR, Mercer University

• Name: Scooter Risper
• Position: Wide Receiver 
• College: Mercer University 
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 175lbs
• Twitter: @Scooterrisper
• Instagram: @Scooterr.12

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?

I feel that my ability to get separation, my explosiveness in my routes, my attention to detail, the pride I take in preparing and my consistent hands make me a top prospect at my position. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

One thing NFL teams should know about me is that I am willing to do anything to help the team win! Whether it’s playing special teams or offense! I will do anything to help the team come out victorious. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

If I could donate to any cause in the world, I would donate to the kids who are diagnosed with leukemia. This is because I admire their strength to keep fighting day in and day out while always having a positive attitude! Their stories and testimonies are truly inspiring to me. 

Who was your role model?

My role model was my dad! He was always there for me and always taught me how to be a real man while always chasing my dreams. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

The Indianapolis Colts. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Travion Solomon 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is People not being on time. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs. Fran Daniel 

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

One of my hardest moments I had to overcome is when I broke my lower leg in 2017. This was a very dark time for me. I questioned myself every day. I constantly wanted to quit and not endure through my recovery process. However I’m glad I kept pressing on. It was all for a bigger purpose and got me where I am today!

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Chick Fil A

What is your favorite snack food?

I’ll definitely say Reese’s Cups for sure. 

What is your degree in?

Physical Education. 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

My two grandfathers who passed, and Kobe Bryant. I say these three people because I know I would learn so much and receive so much wisdom from these three about what to do in my life in such a short amount of time. 

What is your biggest weakness?

I’ll say my biggest weakness is my blocking. It’s definitely not a thing of not wanting to because I have no problem with blocking at all, but being at a smaller stature it’s a tad bit more difficult for me to block which causes me to have to work on my technique for blocking a lot more.