2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Najei Snyder, DB, Saint Anselm College
- Name: Najei Snyder
- Position: Cornerback/ Nickel/ KR
- College: Saint Anselm College
- Height: 5’10
- Weight: 170
- Twitter: @Najeis9
- Instagram: Certified9_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
What makes me a top prospect in my position is my versatility and my IQ. I can play either corner position and benefit any team in any way even on special teams. I’m a dangerous kick returner and I can turn around and be a shut down nickel corner. I feel like i can provide a team the best in of both worlds.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
Even though I am a smaller prospect, my IQ on the field makes up for it. Also my ability to learn on the fly, I am like a sponge and I love taking coaching
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to the cancer foundation because I have lost many loved ones due to cancer. I understand how devastating it is for people including myself, so any way I help fund that program and help fight cancer is what I want to do.
Who was your role model?
My mother has always been my role model my whole life because she has supported me in every way possible. Doing it as a single mother because my Dad was never consistently in my life, she was able to take on both roles as being a mother and father all at once and I am just blessed to have her
Who is your favorite NFL team?
The New York Giants
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Austin Spille
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Liars, lying is one of the most ultimate signs of disrespect in my opinion
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mrs. Mcclish, my communication seminar teacher my senior year
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Losing my little cousin, my grandma, and one of my best friends all in 3 back to back to back years. Having to deal with this during the football seasons was a mental battle however I was able to overcome it and play for them.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Chic Fil A
What is your favorite snack food?
Fruit snacks, any type
What is your degree in?
Communications, and a Sociology Minor
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is believing in people who I shouldn’t believe in because I see the good in everyone.
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