2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jakobe Thomas, RB, Mississippi Valley State University
- Name: Jakobe Thomas
- Position: Running Back
- College: Mississippi Valley State University
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 225
- Twitter: Jakobe7homas
- Instagram: KobeFlorida
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I am a top prospect at my position in the 2025 NFL Draft because I am versatile and a jack of all trades. I can run and make defenders miss in space and in the box. I am able to catch out of the backfield and out wide or in the slot. I can block both Backers and Defensive linemen at a high level.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
NFL teams should know that I am all about the team and will do whatever is asked of me and beyond like playing different positions (RB,FB,TE,LB,WR) or any and all special teams.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
The cause that I would donate to would be any cause involving children who are in need. Charities like UNICEF , Save the Children, Plan International and St Jude would help me help children in need of a home, food, or cancer treatment and etc.
Who was your role model?
My role model has always been my mom she is an extremely hard worker and the smartest person I know. She also instilled the love of God in me. She inspires me to be better in all aspects of life every day.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
My favorite NFL team is the Ravens.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
The most underrated teammates I had were Dephabian Fant and Remiello Thomas.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is when people try to belittle another person or make them feel lesser.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My favorite teachers are Professor Victor Bii and Professor Charles Bland at Mississippi Valley State University in the Bioinformatics Department. They have taught me many valuable lessons.
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 getting injured in high school and not having any Offers after graduating. I was trying to figure out life without playing football for two years before making it to the Mississippi Valley State football team.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
If I could have any restaurant in my house it would be Fresh Kitchen.
What is your favorite snack food?
My favorite snack is a combination of an apple and peanut butter.
What is your degree in?
I have My Bachelor’s degree in Biology and my Master’s degree in Bioinformatics.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
The three people I would have dinner with dead or alive would be Michael Jackson, Denzel Washington, and Kobe Bryant. I chose these three individuals because I want to pick their brains and see how they looked at life and how they managed everything in order to make it to where they got.
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is not being assertive enough.
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