2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jo Hayes, WR, UNC Pembroke

• Name: Jo Hayes
• Position: WR/RB/PR/KR
• College: UNC Pembroke 
• Height: 5’9
• Weight: 175
• Twitter: _liljojo6
• Instagram: j0haze

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

I can score anytime and from any spot on the field it doesn’t matter!

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

I’m just a regular kid from Peanut City, Virginia who gives thanks daily, loves his family/community and through it all will never give up. 

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

Children with Diabetes.

Who was your role model?

My mother.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Giants.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Josh “Jenk” Jenkins (real 4.3 speed)

What is your biggest pet peeve?

When someone starts a sentence but doesn’t finish it.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Baugh

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

Being diagnosed with Diabetes my freshman year of college.

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

Outback.

What is your favorite snack food?

Hot Tamales.

What is your degree in?

Mass Communication.

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

Josiah (Youngest King in the Bible), Sean Taylor, My Grandfather.

What is your biggest weakness?

I find enjoyment in proving people wrong.