2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Eric Montes, DL, Delaware State University

- Name: Eric Montes
- Position: DL
- College: Delaware State University
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 260
- Twitter: EricMon47180283
- Instagram: tezzz_20
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I’m twitchy, athletic, and versatile. Back to back seasons I was able to go all conference while playing defensive end, defensive tackle, and a little bit of outside linebacker. So I’m able to make changes based off of different positions and do pretty good at it.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m a selfless player and I’m willing to try any position that will make me better, better the team, and help the team win.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to human services
Who was your role model?
My Mom will always be my role model 100%
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Washington Commanders
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Jeffery Broughton
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Procrastinating
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mr. Bidleman ELA teacher in middle school
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
It wasn’t necessarily one moment but just growing up in general with a single parent Mom raising three kids and not having a father figure, it made me who I am today. With that I became somebody my two younger brothers looked up to.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Chipotle
What is your favorite snack food?
Mangos
What is your degree in?
Business with a concentration in Human Resources and I’m currently getting my MBA
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Denzel Washington, LeBron James, and Warren Buffett. All three of these men are successful but for different reasons. I feel like it would be beneficial and interesting to hear how they all got to where they are today.
What is your biggest weakness?
Overthinking

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