2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Brendan Bell, LB, Villanova University

• Name: Brendan Bell
• Position: Linebacker 
• College: Villanova University
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 230
• Twitter: BrendanBell2020
• Instagram: bbell28

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

I think what makes me a top prospect at the linebacker position is my athletic ability and grit, during the season I was put in a lot of different spots whether is was in man to man coverage on the running back or tight ends to being a rusher on the edge or a tradition mike backer in the box or a fullback on the offensive side of ball.  

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

I think they should know that I am a motivated individual, I started as a PWO at Villanova and earned a scholarship after my second year. Then to becoming recognized as first team all CAA and a FCS third team All American.

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

I would donate to the St. Jude’s Charity for child cancer patients.

Who was your role model?

My parents are my role models because they have given up a lot to get me where I am today and their support has been a huge reason why I am having success in football and academics. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

I am from New Jersey and my dad was a huge Giants fans growing u so I am a big Giants fan.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

I think the most underrated players on my team was the defensive lineman Obinna Nwobodo, Ayden Howard, and Capri Martin. Being in a 3-3 defense our d-line is the heart and soul being that they have to take on two players most snaps. Their success also might not show up on the stat sheet but is the reason why Villanova’s defense has been so dominant over the years. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is people chewing to loudly 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Amendola was my favorite teacher in high school, he played DIII football in college so we got to bond heavily over that. 

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

Coming out of high school and not being heavily recruited made me doubt my expectations of playing college football. Getting the PWO from Villanova and being a small fish in a big pond knowing that I have to be on the ball 24/7 to gain the trust from my coaches and teammates elevated me to new levels

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

Chipotle would be the franchise in my house, I could eat that every day.

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack food would be chips and salsa or guac 

What is your degree in?

I have a degree in Economics 

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

Kobe Bryant because of his work ethic and his mind set would be interesting to hear his why/ mentality. Tiger Woods to explore his meteoric rise, challenges, and legacy in golf. Elon Musk to explore his futuristic vision for space, AI, and sustainability

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is that I can stretch myself a little to thin sometimes because I have a hard time saying no to people or declining them because I feel like I am letting them down.