2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Connor Watkins, QB, Villanova University

• Name: Connor Watkins 
• Position: QB
• College: Villanova University 
• Height: 6’3
• Weight: 220
• Twitter: r_c_w4
• Instagram: watkins_connor4

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

– I’m a big physical guy, who has played a lot of college football in a really explosive offense. I have put a lot of work into improving my game physically and mentally. I think this season will prove to be my opportunity to showcase all of that work and turn some heads. 

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

– I’m a hard worker. 

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

– The veterans of our country, I don’t think they get anywhere near the support they deserve. 

Who was your role model? 

– My sports role models were always Farve and Stafford, I love the way they sling the ball around and make big plays.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

-The Eagles 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

-Brendan Bell

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

-People who don’t show up to things on time. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

-Science teacher (physics) Ben Lorson is a great teacher and an even better person. 

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

– Handling 18 credits of some of the business schools’ toughest courses during the fall semester in season my first year. 

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

– Texas Roadhouse 

What is your favorite snack food? 

– Beef Jerky 

What is your degree in? 

– Real Estate undergrad and currently getting my MBA 

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

– Jesus, whoever built the pyramids, Abe Lincoln 

What is your biggest weakness? 

– Overly competitive/ impatient