2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jaylin Richardson, RB, Concordia University St. Paul

• Name: Jaylin Richardson
• Position: RB
• College: Concordia University Saint Paul
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 205
• Twitter: @d1prospect2020
• Instagram: @jaylin1richardson

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

-I’m one of few backs within this draft class that can do it all being able to play all phases of the game. I’m a 3 down back, I’m able to run inside, and outside, catch the ball out of the backfield, and pass protect. As well as being able to insert myself on special teams, front line of kickoff return, personal protector on punt, kickoff team, etc. 

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

-I’m a selfless person. I’m willing to do whatever’s best for the team to be successful whether that’s on the field in the backfield/ special teams or off the field with different events/community outreach etc.  

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

-Cancer, I’ve experienced a lot of family deaths due to cancer, whether it’s been lung, skin, Leukemia, etc. 

Who was your role model? 

-My mother. She’s always set the bar high in life but the biggest thing I’ve taken away from her on growing up is the work ethic that’s needed to become successful, regardless of what field you want to go into. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

-Kansas City Chiefs 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

-Evan Peterson aka EP

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

-People who smack when they eat!

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

-Mr. Graham aka money Graham (F.L. Schlagle)

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

-My daughter moving halfway across the US. My daughter Ayla is 2 years old now and she had to move in with her mother. My baby girl going from being 2 hours away to now having to catch a flight to see or pick her up has been the hardest moment I’ve had to overcome in my life.

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

-Steak 48 

What is your favorite snack food? 

-Strawberry Uncrustables 

What is your degree in? 

-I have my bachelor’s degree in business management. I am currently working towards my master’s in sports management.

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

1. Kobe Bryant, Growing up Kobe was my favorite player. I would like to ask him about his killer mindset, preparation for games, tips on fatherhood, etc
2. Elon Musk is one of the smartest and most advanced human beings I feel as though in our time. I would talk to him about financial freedom and money management at the next level amongst other things  
3. Terrance Howard is one of the smartest and most advanced human beings when it comes to physics. He has redefined gravity and even has his own patented VR so we would talk about a lot

What is your biggest weakness? 

-I am too blunt sometimes. There’s always a way to say things and sometimes I come across too direct and hurtful.