2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: David Smith, RB, University of St. Francis

• Name: David Smith
• Position: Running back
• College: University of St Francis 
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 208 lbs. 
• Twitter: @therealdsmit
• Instagram: @uno.smitty

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

I think what makes me the top prospect at my position is my work ethic and how diverse my game is. Most RB’s are very one sided but with me I can do it all, whether its blocking or running routes in the pass game, I am very reliable. 

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

One thing NFL teams should know about me is that I adapt very well. 

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

Choosing just one cause is tough because there are so many important issues out there. But, I might lean towards supporting organizations that focus on education and access to learning. Education can be a powerful tool for empowering individuals and communities, breaking cycles of poverty, and creating innovation.

Who was your role model? 

I would say I have a few people I look up to. I like to take different mannerisms and things ive learned from my dad, brother and friends who have helped shape the man I am today. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Saints Who Dey

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Most underrated teammate probably Christian Porter, he is probably one of the best O Lineman I have played with and I’ve been playing with him as my lineman since middle school, I just feel like he is always putting in work on the field that goes unnoticed because he isn’t the one scoring the TD’s. 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is smacking when eating food. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My 5th grade teacher Mr Kershaw

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

Hardest moment in my life that I had to overcome was me breaking my leg my sophomore year in highschool. It was a pretty clean break and the doctors had told me I may not be able to play football again and wouldn’t be able to move the same off of it. Since then I have received first team all conference my senior year of high school, HCAC first team all conference at my previous college, and I can dunk. 

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

If I could have an franchise restaurant in my home I would choose Smokey Bones. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Reese’s, not the plain Reese’s though. The pumpkin shaped ones. ifykyk. 

What is your degree in? 

Major in Communications and minor in sports management 

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

Drake, Adam Sandler, and Shane Gillis. I chose that 3 because Drake is my favorite artist, Shane is very funny and I feel like Adam Sandler is a very genuine person. 

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is I do forget peoples names