2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Rafael Recio, OG, Texas A&M Kingsville

• Name: Rafael Recio
• Position: OG
• College: Texas A&M university Kingsville 
• Height: 6’4
• Weight: 320
• Twitter: @RafaelRecio11 
• Instagram: rafaelrecio45

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

What makes me a top prospect in the NFL Draft is that I can bring my work ethic and my skills along to do what’s best for the team. 

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

If I could donate to one cause in the world it would be to feed the hungry people in other countries and provide good medical services and schooling. 

Who was your role model?

My role model in life is my mother because her work ethic she showed growing up leading her to where she is at right now really impacted my siblings and I because she did it alone. In the game I would have to say Quinten Nelson because he’s very humble and plays with a hard edge and I just love and respect the person he is on and off the field. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the Dallas Cowboys

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

The most underrated teammate at my school is Elias Martinez he plays slot, he’s not very big but boy can he run angry and catch that ball, plus his work ethic and personality on and off the field is contagious around the guys.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is when someone lies about something. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher of all time would have to be Mr. Viallon, my elementary P.E. Teacher.

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

The hardest thing in life I had to overcome was when my parents got divorced, it took a big toll on me and I had plenty of opportunities to throw the towel but I wanted this and I stayed the course and kept God first always and that’s how I’ve overcome that battle. It helped me build great character as well. 

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

If I could have any franchise restaurant in my home it would have to be Wingstop because you can never go wrong with wings. 

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack food would have to be beef jerky especially from Bucees. 

What is your degree in?

I will be graduating this month with a degree in Criminal Justice. 

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 I would go with Quinten Nelson,  Michael Jordan, and Kobe, because these people have incredible stories and have overcome a lot in their lives and careers and I would just love to talk to them about how they did it and ask for tips and advice that I could take with me to better myself as a person and as a player. 

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness would be anything that makes me stronger because without weakness we don’t grow and we don’t learn.