2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Maurice Perkins, DB, Furman University
- Name: Maurice Perkins
- Position: Nickel/ Corner
- College: Furman University
- Height: 5’10
- Weight: 175
- Twitter: Moperkins2_
- Instagram: m0perkins
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
- Elite ball skills
- I’m physical
- My man coverage
- Reading formations
- Down and distance knowledge
- My Ability to transition out of breaks
- Playmaking ability
- Great Catch up speed
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
NFL teams should know about my relentless work ethic, my ability to excel at every defensive back position, and my natural leadership on and off the field. Additionally, I bring a high football IQ, adaptability to any defensive scheme, and a commitment to continuous improvement. My passion for the game fuels my drive to compete at the highest level, and I thrive under pressure, making me a dependable playmaker in crucial moments.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
By funding schools, scholarships, and teacher training programs, I’d want to ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, has the tools they need to succeed.
Who was your role model?
My Dad
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Dallas Cowboys
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Evan DiMaggio
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Losing my wallet
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mrs. Kirby
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Trying to find a school in the 2023 transfer portal. Didn’t know if I would get picked up in time.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Pappadeaux‘s
What is your favorite snack food?
Pizza rolls
What is your degree in?
Sports & leisure studies
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Tupac, Deion Sanders, Kobe Bryant
What is your biggest weakness?
Finding balance because I tend to overwork
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