2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jakari Patterson, LB, Austin Peay State University
- Name: Jakari Patterson
- Position: OLB/Hybrid
- College: Austin Peay State University
- Height: 6’3
- Weight: 220
- Twitter: @Datboikari
- Instagram: @Southernkari
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
My versatility on the field & Knowledge of the game
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I come from a background of a winning football culture. Nothing on defense I can’t do.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Inner city youth systems to help create better learning environments
Who was your role model?
Myself
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Jaguars/Bengals
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Donavan Haslem, Marquez Casey
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Smacking when you chew
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mr. Dooley
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Injuries, having to retrain your body how to do daily functions for months of a time creates a certain level of determination
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Tropical smoothie
What is your favorite snack food?
Bowl of fruit
What is your degree in?
Psychology
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Malcom X, Nikola Tesla, Alan Watts. I love to learn uncommon knowledge.
What is your biggest weakness?
Thinking I don’t have a weakness
NFL Draft Diamonds was created to assist the underdogs playing the sport. We call them diamonds in the rough. My name is Damond Talbot, I have worked extremely hard to help hundreds of small school players over the past several years, and will continue my mission. We have several contributors on this site, and if they contribute their name and contact will be in the piece above. You can email me at nfldraftdiamonds@gmail.com