2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Dontae Lucas, OL, University of Southern Mississippi

• Name: Dontae Lucas
• Position: Offensive Guard 
• College: University of Southern Mississippi  
• Height: 6’4
• Weight: 325
• Twitter: Depope55
• Instagram: DontaeLucas78

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

The passion I play the game with, wanting to win and bring along my teammates with me. My arrogance of wanting to be the best lineman to step on the field each week. The swagger I play with understanding getting the main thing which is a WIN. 

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

I Love being a father to my kids. 

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

OYC in my city Miami, FL. Donating toward helping kids with college tuition and helping my community be better! 

Who was your role model?

• Larry Allen 
• Trent Williams  
• Zack Martin 
• Elgton Jenkins 
• Shaq Mason 
• My big cousin 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Miami Dolphins 🐬 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Greg Nunnery Jr

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Shaheed Samuel 

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

Leaving FSU my dream school. Had to refocus on the main thing and get back on my feet!

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

Hibachi

What is your favorite snack food?

Hot Fries, gummy bears, and Arizona 

What is your degree in?

Bachelor of Science

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

My Father, GOD, and grandfather. I would just wanted to see how my father and grandfather is doing and if I’m living up to their expectations they set for me. I would want to know what they would think about my football career. I would want to talk to GOD to see if I’m living in the right’s standards he set for me, doing the right things in his name. Possibly a respond on what’s next in my life so I could be aware. 

What is your biggest weakness?

Being emotional about things I care about. For Example, I’m passionate about the game of football. So if i didn’t preform like I suppose to after watching film after the game I tend to get upset. But I wouldn’t call that weakness because after I go as hard so I could perform better!