2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Kendall Paul, DB, East Texas A&M

• Name: Kendall Paul
• Position: DB
• College: East Texas A&M
• Height: 5’9 
• Weight: 165
• Twitter: @kpdagoat
• Instagram: @la.kp3

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

What makes me a top prospect at my position is my knowledge of the game, my confidence that I feel like I’m the best, my speed and my relentless pursuit of the ball, and the fact that I don’t know how to go under 110% when I’m on the field.

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

One key thing NFL teams should know about me is that my family means everything to me. I am motivated by the desire to provide them with the life they truly deserve.

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

If I were to donate to a cause, it would be supporting the homeless. Growing up, I participated in my mother’s organization, feeding the homeless every Thanksgiving, and I plan to continue this tradition.

Who was your role model? 

My role model is my father. His commitment to giving everything he has in everything he does, combined with the way he leads as a father, has shaped the person I strive to be, especially when I become a father myself.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team growing up was the Pittsburgh Steelers. Every year, my Godfather and his family, who are the biggest Steelers fans, hosted Super Bowl parties. This was during a time when the Steelers were winning championships. I greatly admire Coach Mike Tomlin, and Troy Polamalu was my favorite player to watch. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

The most underrated player at my school is Christian Shaw. As a smaller cornerback at a smaller school, he often doesn’t receive the recognition he deserves. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is bullies, I believe in treating people how you would want to be treated. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher is my 6th-grade teacher, Mr. Thompson, he still checks on me and tells me how proud he is of me to this day. 

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

The hardest challenge I’ve had to overcome was proving myself while growing up. Coaches told me I was too small to play both football and basketball. Instead of letting that discourage me, I used it as motivation. My father once told me, “It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.” That quote has driven me to prove them wrong. 

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

If I could choose any franchise restaurant to have in my home, it would be Whataburger. I would have the pleasure of having my favorite hometown meal just like I like it.

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack food is sour Skittles 

What is your degree in? 

My degree is in Mass Communications

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

If I could have dinner with 3 people dead or alive I would have it with Darrell Greene, Troy Polamalu, and Allen Iverson 

What is your biggest weakness?

Many might point to my size as my biggest weakness, but I don’t view it as a disadvantage. However, I recognize that at times, I can be overly aggressive, and I’m working to incorporate more finesse into my game.