2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Brendan Jackson, LB, Troy University

• Name: Brendan Jackson
• Position: ILB
• College: Troy University
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 230
• Twitter: @brendanjack11
• Instagram: @bjackk__

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

I live in the backfield, am good at finding and sitting in throwing windows, can cover man-to-man efficiently, and I alert my teammates of the plays coming from thorough film studies.

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

I’m really good at always looking for a way to get better, whether it’s adapting to a new role/ scheme or accepting criticism & growing from it or putting in extra work with the guys after hours.

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

The Boys & Girls Club of America

Who was your role model?

My mom for sure

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Green Bay Packers & 49ers

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Ian Conerly-Goodly

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Being late or being rude to strangers

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Ashley Crosby-Thompson

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

My dad passing away

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

Zaxbys 

What is your favorite snack food?

Hot Cheetos

What is your degree in?

Interdisciplinary studies/ Broadcast Journalism

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

My dad because he has missed out on so much since passing away. My mom because I just can’t thank her enough. Jesus because he made the ultimate sacrifice.

What is your biggest weakness?

I’d say trying to be a perfectionist. I’ve gotten better at this over the years and I had to realize that this just is not worrying about results & admiring the small accomplishments too.