2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Cody Brown, DL, Minnesota State University – Mankato

• Name: Cody Brown
• Position: Defensive Line
• College: Minnesota State University, Mankato
• Height: 6’4”
• Weight: 280 lbs
• Twitter: @ctbrown13
• Instagram: @ctbrown13

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

I think what makes me a top prospect is my ability to be a part of a team both in leadership roles and supporting roles. I understand what it takes to be successful as a team and have held different roles on various teams I have been a part of throughout my career. 

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

I strive to be the best player I can be and get 3% better every single day.

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

Habitat for Humanity

Who was your role model?

My Father, Danny Brown

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Minnesota Vikings

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Caleb Paulus

What is your biggest pet peeve?

When people disrespect others and act as if they are the only person on the planet

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My middle school computer teacher, Travis Johnson. 

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

I would say one of the hardest moments of my life would be the decision to transfer schools. Being given the opportunity to transfer NAIA to D2 is not something that happens often, but being able to join a new team and contribute right away while maintaining healthy relationships with old and new teammates has been difficult.

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

Chipotle

What is your favorite snack food?

Trail Mix

What is your degree in?

Computer Information Technology with a Minor in Business Administration

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

Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Michael Phelps, so I could talk with them about what it takes to be great and be the best at the next level.

What is your biggest weakness? 

I would say my biggest weakness is my striving for perfection. Some days it is difficult to build confidence and be happy with how you have competed when all you want to be is perfect.