2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Josh Horlick, DE, Southeastern Oklahoma State University

• Name: Josh Horlick
• Position: Defensive End
• College: Southeastern Oklahoma State University
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 265
• Twitter: @Joshhorlick44
• Instagram: @josh_horlick

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

My Motor and Pass rush, I pride myself on always trying to chase down receivers and running backs making high-effort plays trying to change games. As well as my pass rush techniques I have many moves to choose from and always set them up to use a different one each time to keep them guessing.

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

I am a very versatile player who can run down on kickoff and be one of the first down there and play any special teams. Go in on offense and block as a TE/FB and well-rounded on defense. I’m also the most coachable player in the room because to me knowledge is power and the more I can learn to be better and have that edge on my opponent I try to listen and take away.

What would it be if you could donate to one cause in the world?

Spina bifida.

Who was your role model?

My Dad for all the countless sacrifices he made while giving us the best life he could. Aaron Donald for putting an undersized Defensive lineman on notice and me wanting to match his playing style.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

I grew up a Cowboys fan.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Matthew Nunez

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Laziness.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs.Burton my 10th and 11th grade English teacher.

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

Watching my little sister who has multiple disabilities go through countless surgeries fight through pain and stay at the hospital for extended periods at a time. During my freshman year of college, she stayed in the hospital for 7months while I was at school and COVID was at its highest point I couldn’t visit her and she was having surgery after surgery, but she stayed smiling and beyond happy at a moment like that, that’s what kept me going and being my best.

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

Little Caesars Pizza

What is your favorite snack food?

Life saver gummy’s cold or Oikos greek yogurt with honey and granola.

What is your degree in?

Kinesiology, Health, and Human Performances.

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

My Grandfathers, both passed away my 6th-grade year and never watched me play football or got to talk with them as an adult. Kobe Bryant, to get to know his thought process and truly understand what mamba mentality is to him. Ty Jordan the Utah running back passed away his freshman year and was on track for the NFL trying to secure the dream for his Mom who battled cancer, I just want my brother to know I always represent his name and his dream.

What is your biggest weakness?

How hard I can be on myself mentally. I always strive for perfection and sometimes can become frustrated with myself for my shortcomings.