2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Naeem Alexander, DB, Shepherd University

• Name: Naeem Alexander
• Position: DB
• College: Shepherd University 
• Height: 5’9.5 
• Weight: 170
• Twitter: fearnone_
• Instagram: fearnone_

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

My ability to not only have the versatility to cover an outside receiver or a slot but also be the most physical defensive back in this class. As well as being able to make an impact on Special teams whether it be Kickoff, Punt, Kickoff return, etc.

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

Regardless of my size, I love contact and I’m extremely physical.

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

If I could donate to one cause, it would be addressing global hunger. Ensuring that everyone has access to sufficient, nutritious food is fundamental to health, development, and well-being. Tackling hunger can have immediate and long-term positive effects, including improved health, better educational outcomes, and stronger communities, ultimately creating a foundation for addressing other issues like homelessness.

Who was your role model?  

Sean Taylor/Tyrann Mathieu

Who is your favorite NFL team? 

New England Patriots

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Barry Hill 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

The noise boxes make when the tabs on them rub up against each other. Iykyk

Who is your favorite teacher ever? 

Mr. Raymond, was my social studies teacher during my Junior year in high school and he was a first-year teacher then. Probably the chillest teacher you’ll ever meet.

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

Originally moving from my hometown of Norfolk, VA to Frederick, MD in the middle of my freshman year of high school and eventually moving again before the start of my senior year was a hard time for not only me but my family as well and negatively impacted me getting recruited out of high school. 

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

Chic-fil-a, the hands-down best franchise to ever do it.

What is your favorite snack food?

Oreos

What is your degree in? 

Recreation & Sport Studies w/ concentration in Interscholastic Athletic Administration & Coaching.

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

First and foremost it would have to be Lebron James, he’s an absolute dawg on the court and the best basketball player to ever pick up a basketball I don’t care what anyone says, Tom Brady, not only is he the greatest QB of all time but he was the quarterback of my favorite team and I’ve just always wanted to meet this guy, and lastly it would be Bernie Mac simply because I love to laugh and I think he’s the best comedian to ever do it dead or alive.

What is your biggest weakness? 

 Knowing when to slow down and take time for myself, and not overworking my body.