2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Rylan Ortt, S, Montana State
- Name: Rylan Ortt
- Position: Safety
- College: Montana State
- Height: 6’1”
- Weight: 210
- Twitter: @RylanOrtt
- Instagram: Rylan.ortt
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I am a very physical player that plays extremely hard. I am able to read and diagnose plays fast and then am able to react and make the play. I am a very efficient tackler that can make plays all over the field.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I was a walk on at Montana State and take a bunch of pride in being able to turn myself into a 3 year starter. I am very competitive and am willing to do whatever it takes to be successful.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to St. Jude children’s hospital.
Who was your role model?
My father
Who is your favorite NFL team?
New England Patriots
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Blake Schmidt
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When I can hear people chew their food.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mr. Mattosich
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
My grandpa passed away on October 12, 2023 which was a Thursday before we played a game on that Saturday. He was a major part in my life and always made it to every one of my games. It was hard to see how it affected my entire family and especially my mom. He was one of the greatest people I have ever met and I strive to be like him every day. I played in the game that Saturday and I believe that is exactly what he would have wanted.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Chipotle
What is your favorite snack food?
Chips
What is your degree in?
Major in Finance with a minor in Economics.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, and Tiger Woods. They are all the greatest at what they did and I would love to pick their brains to see their mindset and ask them what made them great. I believe success leaves clues so I would love to pick something up from all of them.
What is your biggest weakness?
Playing press man coverage.
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