2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Isiaha Conner, DB, Concordia University

• Name: Isiaha Conner 
• Position: DB/ATH
• College: Concordia University 
• Height: 6’2 
• Weight: 195
• Twitter: @ic_004
• Instagram: @lov1.zay

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

What makes me a top prospect at my position in the 2025 NFL Draft is the fact that I am a pure cover safety with great feet and length as a defender. I’m an excellent one-on-one tackler with strong hands that allow me to effectively redirect wide receivers. I possess a great overall skill set, including 4.4 speed, and I’m always ready to go after the ball.

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

One thing that NFL teams should know about me is that I am a “diamond in the rough” with exceptional skills and a relentless work ethic. My combination of 4.4 speed, length, and ability to cover as a safety makes me a dynamic defender who consistently improves each year, delivering high productivity in every game.

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

If I could donate to one cause in the world, it would be youth development programs, particularly those focusing on underserved communities. I want to provide opportunities for kids to excel in academics and sports.

Who was your role model? 

My role model is Sean Taylor. His toughness, football IQ, and relentless work ethic inspire the way I play and approach the game.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the New England Patriots.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

The most underrated teammate at Concordia University is Austin Jablonski, who consistently works hard but doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. Each day, we push each other to be better, critiquing our mistakes and focusing on how we can improve.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is people who don’t give full effort, whether in sports or life, despite having the God-given ability to be great.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher is Todd Johnson. He supported me both on and off the field, helping me grow as a person and student.

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

The hardest moment in my life to overcome was dealing with off-field adversity, such as losing family members during the season, while still trying to remain strong and be a leader. At the same time, I had to prove I could compete with any competition at any level. I worked harder than others to show I belonged on the same stage as top-level prospects.

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

If I could have any franchise restaurant in my house, it would be Taco Bell for its great food and reliable service.

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack foods are fruit snacks or sour candy—they keep me fueled and ready.

What is your degree in? 

My degree is in Business Administration.

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

If I could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, they would be:

• Ronnie Lott – to learn from his mindset and defensive strategies
• Martin Luther King Jr. – to gain insight into leadership and perseverance.
• Kobe Bryant – to understand his mentality and how he shaped both players and people.

What is your biggest weakness? 

My biggest weakness is the perception tied to the level of competition I’ve faced, but I am committed to proving that my talent and drive match any NFL-level prospect.