2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Aaron Smith, LB, South Carolina State University
- Name: Aaron “Boog” Smith
- Position: LB
- College: South Carolina State University
- Height: 6’2
- Weight: 230
- Twitter: hbhboog
- Instagram: hbh.boog
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
- My ability to make plays sideline to sideline and to be a leader for my team on and off the field! As well as my ability to adapt and overcome: I’ve had to learn 3 defenses from 3 different coaches in the last 3 years.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
- That I am dependable, responsible, very passionate, and I take pride in the little things.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
- National Cervical Cancer Coalition
Who was your role model?
- I didn’t really have a role model but I looked up to my coaches. Coach Dontavis Miller has played a huge part in my life!
Who is your favorite NFL team?
- New York Giants
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
- WR Justin Smith-Brown
What is your biggest pet peeve?
- My biggest pet peeve is people not being truthful.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
- Jakara Morgan – Sports Medicine Class
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
- The hardest thing I’ve had to overcome was being forced to find somewhere to live as a young teenager in highschool.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
- This is tough, but I would go with Chic-Fil-A
What is your favorite snack food?
- Gummy worms, Skittles, and Oatmeal cream pies
What is your degree in?
- Graduated with the highest honors with a BS in Exercise Science (May 2024)
- Pursuing a Physical Activity Management degree (exp. graduation: December 2024)
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- My brother Nate Wilcox, because I miss him dearly! Ray Lewis, because he is the greatest of all time at my position. LeBron James, because he is my favorite basketball player ever.
What is your biggest weakness?
- My biggest weakness is having such high expectations for others!
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