2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mack Bannatyne, DB, University of Alberta

• Name: Mack Bannatyne
• Position: Defensive Back
• College: University of Alberta
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 190
• Instagram: mb2l_

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

A combination of speed, physicality and technical ability at the defensive back position

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

I love the tactical and X’s and O’s side of football. Because of this, I have developed a high football IQ that allows me to make plays and see things happen on the field before other players

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

Research for Dementia/Alzheimers

Who was your role model?

My Dad

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Houston Texans

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Cooper Bannatyne

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Poor Hygiene

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Douglas Peterson  Business Law Professor at U of A

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

I did not have any offers coming out of high school and had to battle the doubt of others and self-doubt

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

The Keg Steakhouse

What is your favorite snack food?

Any kind of fruit

What is your degree in?

Finance

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

1. Tom Brady- Because he is The GOAT and has an elite mentality
2. Cristiano Ronaldo- Same Reason as Brady, the best at his sport ever and also an elite mentality
3. Nick Saban-  I love his speeches and is also a defensive back guy so I would love to pick his brain (not to mention he is also the GOAT)

What is your biggest weakness?

Communication