2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Roderick Roberson Jr., DB, Louisiana Tech

• Name: Roderick Roberson Jr.
• Position: DB
• College: LA Tech 
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 196
• Twitter: Roderick_Jr7
• Instagram: Roderickjr_19

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

My elite ability to bring physicality to every game, great tackler, and knowledge of the game. 
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you? I am a very consistent player who comes with a great mindset to improve and compete everyday.

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

Prader-Willi Syndrome, I’ve grown to learn about the struggles of people with this genetic disorder who really don’t have a lot of support due to it being very rare. 

Who was your role model?

God being my #1 role model. I live to be as close to him as possible on a day to day basis. I want to also say my father who’s struggled with a lot through his life and no matter what he always found a way to support me and my siblings. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Dallas Cowboys, I was born and raised in Dallas and have never not been a fan.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

I have two Isaiah Mcelevane and Jacob Fields both came off having great years this year playing the Safety position. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve would be floaters. People who go through life with no real goals or purpose. It’s hard to keep people in my life with that mindset because it can be hindering to where I’m trying to go in life.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher would be my first grade teacher at Scott Elementary Mrs. Richie in Royse City. I started off as a bad kid in school and wouldn’t listen to my teacher but she stepped in and watched over me and made sure I was doing the right things to make my parents proud.

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

I’ve started out my junior season against UNT and tore my AC joint in my shoulder and had the option to finish the season or get the surgery. I decided to play and though it was the most painful season for me I had a lot of fun and continued to play the game I love.

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

Chipotle would be my franchise restaurant that I would have in my home. I love bulking.

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack food would have to be popcorn. It has many flavors and in some ways healthy for you.

What is your degree in? 

I have graduated with my Bachelors in Sports Management B.S. at SMU and currently finishing my Masters at LA Tech in Counseling

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

Jesus Christ, Kobe Bryant, and Ed Reed. Ed Reed and Kobe Bryant growing up I looked towards them for the mentality I have today and motivated me to be consistent for my love of the game. Best for last Jesus Christ because he is the most perfect being and I know for sure listening and talking with Him would way more than I could imagine.

What is your biggest weakness? 

My biggest weakness is being a perfectionist. I get really hard on myself when I make mistakes and have learned to be better than that through my counseling classes.