2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jayden Hill, S, North Texas

• Name: Jayden Hill
• Position: Safety 
• College: North Texas 
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 205
• Twitter: @realjaydenhill
• Instagram: @jayden.hill32

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

My versatility I can play all over the field I’ve played every position from D-line to corner so just my knowledge. I’ve also played some of the most snaps in college football so I’ve seen everything.

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

I am a D2 transfer I honestly didn’t think I would be playing football in college my first and only true scholarship came from Ohio Dominican I am grateful to transfer to an FBS team and help us win. 

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

I would donate to the Homeless there’s an epidemic around the world and there are a ton of homeless people in the U.S.

Who was your role model?

My dad is my biggest role model my next biggest is Lebron I’m from Ohio and when I was younger getting to see him play was huge.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

The Cleveland Browns.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Jalin Smith he’s a senior linebacker who works hard.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Disrespect is by far my biggest pet peeve.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Parks was my fourth-grade teacher as well as my basketball coach we won multiple championships under him and always had a good time.

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

Pretty recently with the passing of my grandad, it was last year a week or two before my graduation I had to go to his funeral the day before which was pretty tough because he is one of my key figureheads for football he always would watch my games. 

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

I would have Chick-fil-A as my franchise restaurant.

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snacks are usually fruits like strawberries and mangoes but I like fruit snack candies and gushers.

What is your degree in?

My undergraduate degree was in psychology and I graduated with an MBA in sports management in May 

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

I would have dinner with Lebron, Denzel Washington, and Samuel L Jackson. Lebron is my favorite athlete of all time and when I was younger I used to want to be an actor Denzel and Samuel L. Jackson are my favorite actors and great people I would want to learn and hear some advice from them. 

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is I’m not the most vocal person I usually am quiet. Which is crazy because I would say it’s the opposite of how I play I play loud