2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jariq Scales, RB, Southern Arkansas University

• Name: Jariq Scales
• Position: Running Back
• College: Southern Arkansas University 
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 195
• Twitter: JariqS3
• Instagram: JariqS3

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

The thing that makes me a top prospect at my position is my versatility. I can do a lot of things at an elite level on the field in the run game and pass game. I am very smart and have a great feel for the game of football. Also, I am physical with and without the ball. I have great vision and balance and can be an impact on special teams.

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

I have an extraordinary work ethic and is a player that continues to find ways to improve as a person and athlete. 

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

Underpaid teachers 

Who was your role model? 

My father

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Ravens/Chiefs 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Axzavyon Woods 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

A person telling me I’m lying about something 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs. Patricia Hodge

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

Finding out that I was a father nearly 8 months after my son’s birth. 

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

Wing Stop or Chipotle

What is your favorite snack food? 

Pineapples

What is your degree in? 

Masters in Kinesiology, Bachelors in Sports Management 

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

LeBron James because that’s my favorite player, and my cousin and best friend because they passed away at young ages before my college career. 

What is your biggest weakness?

Top end speed