2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Ahmadou Boubacar, DB, Concordia University

• Name: Ahmadou Boubacar 
• Position: DB
• College: Concordia University 
• Height: 6’2″ 
• Weight: 195
• Twitter: Almighty_med
• Instagram: Almighty_med

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

My understanding of the game combined with my athletic ability. Feel that I have the physical skills to excel on the field but also a deep knowledge of strategy and technique. This combination allows me to adapt quickly to different game situations which allows me to contribute.

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

I see myself as the ultimate competitor whether it’s on the field or off, I just want to succeed. I also have a determination to constantly improve, I embrace coaching and never want to stop learning. 

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

I would donate to clean water and sanitation projects in Niger. Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet many communities in Niger struggle with water scarcity and poor sanitation. This cause is especially important to me because I am from Niger and have seen firsthand the challenges people face due to a lack of clean water.

Who was your role model?

I can’t choose just one; I’d definitely have to say my mother and father. They guided me through life with their strong faith and beliefs, always providing support and wisdom. My mother taught me the importance of compassion, sacrifice, and resilience, while my father instilled in me the value of hard work and integrity. I’ve always considered my father as a man’s man and have always said I’d be considered a great man if I was half the man my father is. They have shaped me into the person I am today. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Life long Pittsburgh Steelers fan

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Deion Thompson, he is just one of those guys who never misses a workout and is always grinding. Day in and day out he’s always there putting in the work, often without the recognition he deserves. Lastly, his positive attitude and his humorous personality lifts everyone around him.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is when, while eating out with a group, people start eating before everyone at the table has received their food

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Owens, also happened to be one of the junior varsity high school football coaches. Throughout my time in high school, he always looked out for my best interests and provided guidance both on and off the field.

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

Losing one of my close friends to suicide before going into grade 9 was incredibly tough. At the time, I didn’t really understand what death was. A few months later, I faced another challenge: having to move away, which meant living apart from my dad for the first time. That series of events in that period was the hardest moment for me to overcome.

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

Mucho Burrito

What is your favorite snack food?

Miss Vickey’s chips, a personal favorite of mine would have to be either the spicy dill pickle or the sweet and spicy ketchup flavor. 

What is your degree in?

Major: Business Management. Minor: International Business 

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

The first one that comes to mind is definitely Ben Roethlisberger I’ve admired him my life growing up as a Steelers fan that’s my GOAT. Second Id have to say Lebron James another legend and the greatest in his profession. The last one would have to be Jay Shetty, he is an author who also hosts one my favorite health and wellness podcasts called On Purpose. 

What is your biggest weakness?

This would have to be how hard I am on myself, often speaking harshly because of the high standards I’ve held myself to. I aimed to meet these standards and stay at that level and anything short of that was a failure. This goes beyond just football this aligns with my everyday life routine.  As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned to ease up on myself without losing that mentality completely. I realized that it’s okay not to be perfect, these imperfections made me whole. These same mistakes were used as a learning experience, helping me grow and become whole.