2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Charles Gadie, S, University of Central Missouri

• Name: Charles Gadie
• Position: Safety
• College: University of Central Missouri 
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 180
• Twitter: _CharlesG7
• Instagram: Babychop_

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

I am an all-around player in the secondary. You can put me at corner, safety, or nickel. I can come down and play in the run fit and also cover in the back end. As far as playing safety I feel like I bring a lot of speed to the game.

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

I put my all into the sport and strive to be the best I can be every day.

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

My close friends have a nonprofit called ForTheKidsGA where they are giving back and pouring into the community any way possible so I would love to donate to them.

Who was your role model?

My Mother 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Detroit Lions 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

When someone doesn’t stick to their word.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs. Stanley and Ms. Clackson

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

I’ve been through a lot of adversity but it has made me into the person I am today. I lost my father at a young age which was a struggle for me and still is at this very moment. I also lost my grandfather and grandmother and those were 2 important people in life also. Some adversity I faced within the sport was having surgery on my knee and being able to come back the next season and have one of my best seasons.

What would it be if you could have any franchise restaurant in your house?

I would have to go with Outback. 

What is your favorite snack food?

Probably honey buns😂

What is your degree in?

I have 2 degrees, my Bachelor’s In Communications  and a Master’s in School Counseling 

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

My father because I don’t have many memories with him besides the few I can remember. I would also like to have dinner with Jay Z because he is a great entrepreneur. And lastly, I would say my grandmother because before she passed she would always have deep talks with me that helped me get through the toughest times.

What is your biggest weakness?

Not being a taller guy and that’s out of my control but I feel my speed and skill set make up for the height.