2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Nolan Troyer, C, Delta State University
- Name: Nolan Troyer
- Position: Center
- College: Delta State University
- Height: 6’1
- Weight: 285
- Twitter: @troyernolan
- Instagram: @_no76 n_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
The thing that sets me apart is my mind. I have a great understanding of the game of football and love to dissect a defense. My preparation in the film room leads to my play on the field.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
One thing NFL teams should know about me is that I am a leader. I do my best to push guys to be the best they can be.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
One cause that I would want to donate to is Breast Cancer awareness.
Who was your role model?
My role model is my mother and father, they have lead me to be the man I am today.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
My favorite NFL team is the Cincinnati Bengals.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
The most underrated teammate at my school is Kelvin Smith Jr.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is guys who are ok with losing.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My favorite teacher ever is my O-line coach during my senior year of high school, Coach Fred Hicks.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The hardest moment in my life to overcome was my O-line coach from my freshman year of college dying.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
I would pick Skyline as my restaurant in my house.
What is your favorite snack food?
My favorite snack food is popcorn.
What is your degree in?
My degree is in Social Studies Education.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
The three people I would choose are Michael Jordan, Nick Saban and Jason Kelce.
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is my height, however I use it to my strength because of my ability to play with leverage.
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