2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Nash Jones, LT, Texas State

• Name: Nash Jones
• Position: LT
• College: Texas State
• Height: 6’4
• Weight: 320
• Twitter: nashjones51
• Instagram: biggnash_74

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

The athleticism and strength that I bring to the position, as well as my game knowledge.

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

I am a very hard worker and I take what I do very seriously, I feel like this is what God has called me to do, so I’m going to shepherd this gift well for his glory.

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

honesty I would donate to churches. My father is a pastor and I know what it takes to run them, as well as the heartbreak that goes into running a church. so, I plan on donating to different small churches that are doing the right thing and just need help financially.

Who was your role model?

My father is my role model. He was always there for my family protecting us and providing for us. When I was not the best son to him, he was still the best father he could be. He gave me unconditional love from day one, never gave up on me, and even apologized when he felt like he was in the wrong. If I grow up to be like him my family will be in great hands I love him very much.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

THE COWBOYS

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

To us in the building, we know just how great these players are, but to the rest of the world I don’t think these two players get enough love and recognition for what they do and bring to the game on defense Dominique Ratcliff is a DT for us he is as strong as an OX and fast as all get out his attention to detail is unmatch and he has some of the quickest moves I’ve seen on offense Jimeto Obigbo an RT he is big, strong, and a technician at the position and I believe is a future NFL player 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Being micro-managed, because it feels like you don’t trust me to do what I said I was going to do. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Dr. Lucretia Fraga was a professor I had at UIW who helped me as I was studying to become a teacher. The energy she brought into the classroom every time helped me as I had workouts right before her class. She was very understanding of what I was doing being a student-athlete, but she didn’t let me slack either which I appreciate her for. She attended a lot of our games and when I went to Texas State I even saw her at the UTSA game. Even though that game didn’t go the way we wanted, she was still there supporting me in different colors that left an impact on me. 

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

Now I won’t sit here and say that I’ve had a hard life, thanks to the favor of God and the work my parents did. I didn’t need much of anything growing up. While it wasn’t a picture-perfect life I can’t call it hard. But one of the hardest things I had to deal with was breaking my leg in week 2 of the season last year. I was the starter, coming off a big-time win against Baylor and I’ve never been injured like that before. I’ve never even missed a game before, having to deal with all these feelings and doubts about myself. Having to deal with the anger of not being who it is I think I could be. God showed me who I was at that time and made me a better man because of it. Drawing closer to him helped me to make it through mentally. 

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

Texas Roadhouse you can’t beat that 

What is your favorite snack food?

Granola Bars

What is your degree in?

History major with a minor in religious studies 

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

one would be my grandfather on my dad’s side pop I didn’t get to meet him I only have a few memories with him so learning more about the man that raised my father I feel like would be a great time second would be Jason Kelce he played football at such a high level for such a long time with a family I would love to know what goes into that I can learn football from the coaches but he could tell me how to maintain a family in a sport as hectic as this. and third would be Denzel Washington He is one of my favorite actors and I feel like no one has anything bad to say about him to meet and eat with someone as special as him would be cool.

What is your biggest weakness?

That I can get to lock in and forget about everything else. My dad taught me at a young age how to work, but with that, I developed a habit where I’ll just be focused on the work. Not making time to enjoy the moment or my loved ones. So, I’m trying to do a better job at not being so focused I forget everything else my girlfriend is helping out with that.