2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jake Wilcox, QB, Brown University

• Name: Jake Willcox
• Position: Quarterback 
• College: Brown University 
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 210
• Twitter: jake_willcox1
• Instagram: jakewillcox1

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

I am accurate. I believe I can place balls in places most people can’t. I also have a lot of confidence and think that I am a man who is a natural leader. I work hard and am also vocal. I love winning and will quite literally do anything to win as I despise letting people, especially my teammates down. 

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

I am tough both mentally and physically. My family is a big sports family and toughness is something my dad has instilled in my brother and I since we were babies. My father was a boxer and my younger brother is a professional boxer, so I really had no choice but to be tough.

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

Substance abuse. Addiction is something that runs in my family and I have first hand seen how addiction can ruin a family and how sobriety can change the dynamic of a family for the better. A goal of mine one day is to help people overcome their addictions.

Who was your role model? 

My father. Every kid’s dad is their superhero. But mine truly is a superhero. He’s taught me right from wrong, taught me how to work hard, and taught me more life lessons than I could even explain. When I need a word of advice, he’s the man I go to. He knows how to deal with high’s and low’s of life better than anyone I have ever met. I aspire to be half the man he is one day. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Growing up in New England and watching Tom Brady dissect defenses inevitably led me to be a Patriots fan. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Hayden Bozich. He is a 6’5, 320 pound lineman who runs a 4.9 40 yard dash and plays the game aggressively. He’s also a true student of the game. I would not be surprised if he gets drafted after his senior year.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

People who are entitled and don’t understand hard work. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My high school history teacher. He taught AP European history. He’s a great guy and did a good job of making class interesting and keeping everyone engaged. 

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

In terms of football, I would say the most adversity I have faced was when I decide to transfer from Everett High School to Milton Academy. I was coming off of a year where we won a state championship and then we went 4-4 my first year at Milton. The following season we went undefeated and won the championship after we learned what it was going to take if we wanted to reach our goals.

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

Sweetgreen

What is your favorite snack food? 

Sour patch kids.

What is your degree in? 

Psychology 

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

Tom Brady, because I would love to pick his brain about being on the field and his mindset. Matt McCusker, he’s a stand up comedian and podcast host so I think he would do a good job keeping conversation flowing while also bringing some laughs to the table. Lastly, I would choose my cousin Edward who passed away a few years back because I’d love to talk to him one more time. 

What is your biggest weakness? 

I think at time I can be a little bit too hard on myself. I try to be a perfectionist at times and there is going to be up and downs in the game of football. I could do a better job at not dwelling too hard on the past but rather use it as a moment to learn.