2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Saiku White, S, Lafayette College

• Name: Saiku White
• Position: Safety
• College: Lafayette College 
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 210
• Twitter: saikudon2
• Instagram: saikudon

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

I believe I would be able to bring versatility to any secondary. I’m able to tackle well in the open field and the box. While simultaneously being able to run and cover receivers whether it’s from a safety spot or a nickel/dime position. A Swiss Army Knife for the secondary if you will.

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

I’m a film junkie. It is using tape to diagnose tendencies whether it’s individual players, or understanding what tendencies offenses have when it comes to formations or personnel. 

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

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Who was your role model? 

My Dad, Soje White

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Dallas Cowboys

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

 Neriyan Brown 

What is your biggest pet peeve?  

People who smack while eating 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Kenny Townsend- 12th Grade Bible 

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

I sprained my MCL my freshman year, and it wasn’t the physical pain/discomfort that was difficult to overcome. The mental block of being sidelined for 4-5 weeks was probably my toughest test. I’d never missed a game due to an injury so that was a new challenge that I had to persevere through. 

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

Zaxby’s

What is your favorite snack food? 

Tate’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

What is your degree in? 

Major in Economics, Minor in Chinese 

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

1. Warren Buffet- I play the stock market, so I would want to understand his tactics and methodology when he analyzes a potential investment.
2. Jessie Bates III- I try to model my game after his, so just to get an understanding of how he prepares for games to play as fast and “free” as he does on Sunday. 
3. Luke Kuechly – In my book, he’s one of if not the best inside linebackers ever. Not only that, he was incredibly knowledgeable about every offense he played against. I would want to pick his brain on how he would approach his film study during the week.

What is your biggest weakness? 

I would say I occasionally am guilty of overcompensating. Trying to do too much on a certain play rather than just focusing on my job and trusting every one else to do theirs.