2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Steven Alaniz, WR, Capital University

• Name: Steven Alaniz
• Position:  Wide Receiver
• College: Capital University 
• Height: 5’9
• Weight: 183
• Twitter: stevenalaniz14
• Instagram: Stevenalaniz.1

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

I feel like I bring a lot of versatility to lineup all over the field at receiver. I can run any route in the route tree and I love the game of football. From film breakdown, to drills, to game time. I bring a big energy to those around me and explosiveness on offense and special teams.

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

One thing teams should know about me is that I love the game of football and will do anything for my teammates. I am a great teammate and leader to any locker room. Whichever team gives me the chance, I will give them everything I got and hold others to that same standard.

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

I would donate to mental health and cancer organizations.

Who was your role model? 

My role models would be my parents and Jamar Chase. I look to my parents for strength and inspiration. I look up to AJ Brown because of his route running and explosiveness, he’s able to score from anywhere on the field.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Cincinnati Bengals

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Most underrated teammate at my school is Kassim Johnson. He is so explosive and can pop off at any time. Great teammate and funny guy.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Biggest pet peeve

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Biggest pet peeve is when people talk during movies. 

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

Moving away from home and everything I know. Starting over and being homeless. I had to work super hard to provide for myself and make a name for myself. Also losing people in the journey that I presumed would be there indefinitely. 

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

Best franchise restaurant that I would have in my house would be Panda Express, huge variety of food. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Go to snack has got to be lifesaver gummies.

What is your degree in? 

Communication studies.

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

Jerry Rice, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington. I would like to talk to these guys because of the knowledge and life experience they have to offer. I’ve always watched motivational speeches involving these guys and it would be great to connect and talk life with them. 

What is your biggest weakness?

Biggest weakness is that I get too caught up in the process and don’t give myself credit where it’s due. I’m hard on myself and demand the most out of myself.