2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Onuma Dieke, WR, Elon University

• Name: Onuma Dieke
• Position: WR
• College: Elon University
• Height: 6’5
• Weight: 207
• Twitter: @begreatod
• Instagram: @begreatod

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

My work ethic and honestly my perseverance. I move well for my size and I can affect the game in all aspects of the passing game. From slants over the middle to intermediate routes to taking the top off the defense and tracking the ball if it’s a jump ball, back shoulder, or over the shoulder. Many say you can’t teach size and as I continue to invest more into my body with flexibility, balance control, foot speed, and strong hands I will just continue to get better. I am also becoming more and more a student of the game and understanding the big picture by reading defenses and understanding past concepts to take advantage of defenses. I am willing to do anything for the team whether that is from being a starting WR, practice squad player, or even a special teams player. In any way, I can add value to a team I will. Also, learning a playbook won’t be an issue with how much time I invest into my craft. I prayed for times like this and if I am blessed enough with an opportunity I will take advantage of it. 

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

I was a late bloomer in football. I didn’t start playing it honestly until high school. I always saw myself as a basketball player and that was my goal of making the NBA. Before high school, I did not see a future in football but I began to work hard every day, began to see progress, and fell in love with the game. I became a three-star in high school and went to the University of Massachusetts 6’5 178. I was small and was such a raw prospect. I am so proud of the work I put in and truly proud of how far I have come. A coach always said “If football ended today, would you be proud of your journey.” and honestly I would. I have been through many coaches, systems, and play callers. I have never had a character issue because I always came in and worked no matter where I was or no matter what the team record was. I have the word “Be great” tattooed on me for a reason. I will be great in all aspects of life and I mean that. 

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

I would donate to help with the research of cancer because it holds the potential to save countless lives by advancing treatments, improving early detection, and ultimately finding cures.

Who was your role model?

My big brother Emmanuel Dieke. He was a Defensive End at Georgia Tech from the year 2009 to 2013. He spent some time in the league with teams such as the Giants, Panthers, and Dolphins. Before high school, I had never seen myself playing college football and even pursuing the NFL but he pushed me to maximize my potential. He ended up coaching me in high school my last 3 years in football and he has been with me every step of the way. I want to be better than him and I want to make him proud because he has poured so much into me ever since I was born. Having a brother like him only made me want to be better. Without him, I don’t know where I would be at. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Atlanta Falcons

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Chandler Brayboy 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Pathological Liars

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs. Sellars (Middle School English Teacher)

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 probably entering the transfer portal. I did not know what the future held for me but I did know that I wanted a fresh start and a new offense and to showcase my talents in another system. It was a scary experience but prayer and talking to my family got me through it. I was blessed enough to find a home here at Elon and I never looked back since. I am more proud of myself for the simple fact that I bet on myself and took a chance. I worked my butt off to get here and worked for everything I have right now. 

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

American Deli

What is your favorite snack food?

M&M’s

What is your degree in?

Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Communications

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

Any of my past family members that I was not able to speak with or get a chance to meet. With me being Nigerian, I have a lot of family members still in Africa that I have never met or seen before. I was born in Georgia and only been to Nigeria once. I would love to speak with old family members and just hear the stories of how life was for them and maybe get some life lessons and just enjoy myself and appreciate my background more. 

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness would come from my lack of production at the college level. I wish I was presented with the opportunity to play more and be able to produce more but honestly, if I could go back and change anything about it I would not. I live life with no regrets and just pray about everything. God does not make mistakes and I am blessed for the opportunities I have been able to have this last year. I have had many lows and many highs and learned from all of them.  I have played a good amount of college snaps at the FBS and FCS level.