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2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: DJ Holden, DB, Lindsey Wilson

Discover the versatility and knowledge of DJ Holden in the game. From defending the slot WR to moving to safety, he's a lock-down force.
Discover the versatility and knowledge of DJ Holden in the game. From defending the slot WR to moving to safety, he’s a lock-down force.
  • Name: DJ Holden 
  • Position: CB/Nickel
  • College: Lindsey Wilson 
  • Height: 5’9
  • Weight: 170
  • Twitter: @dariusjr17
  • Instagram: @dariusjr19

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

My versatility and my knowledge of the game. Being able to from the outside, to the inside to take on a Slot WR, while also being able to move to safety!! All while locking down whatever receiver is in front of me ! 

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

I will outwork any and everyone ! I never stop working to get better and improve 

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

I would donate to Cancer 

Who was your role model? 

My Dad and Uncle 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Carolina Panthers 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Chevis Elliot – Safety  

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Lazy People 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Stephen Palmer and JC Phelps 

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

Losing my Auntie and my Great grandmother to cancer and sickness in a span of 1 year 

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

Metro Diner 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Honeybuns 

What is your degree in? 

Business Management 

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

  1. Kobe Bryant- he is my favorite athlete of all time and i loved his mentality. He reminds me of myself, He wasn’t the fastest or had the best vertical but he outworked everyone 
  2. AJ Terrell – Just to pick up some skills and tips on the game of football (one of my favorite corners to watch)
  3. Budda Baker  – Also gaining knowledge from him being an undersized DB and his mentality and how he can just fly around and be around the football !! 

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is my height and also just being so hard on myself!! I’ve always been told that i was too small and too short !! Also with me being so hard on myself i expect greatness of myself at all times! On a mission to being Legendary !! 

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