2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Cory Macon, DB, Lincoln University (MO)
- Name: Cory Macon
- Position: Nickel
- College: Lincoln University (MO)
- Height: 6’3
- Weight: 205
- Twitter: Prodigy913
- Instagram: cmac.ccm
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
My Attention to detail, the small things matter & more times than not becomes the difference. Also, would have to add my ability to adapt to any given situation.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I am very coachable and always open to constructive criticism.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
The Cancer Research Institute, I pray one day we can find a safer resolution to cancer that doesn’t hurt the body as it heels it.
Who was your role model?
Mike Vick , I’m left handed & played Quarterback up until my sophomore year of college.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
The Kansas City Chiefs
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Jordan Hoskins, our Mike Linebacker.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Someone smacking while they’re chewing.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mr. Kai Beckham from Turner Middle School. Going into my teenage years the relationship Mr. Beckham & myself built was pivotal for me. He was the first person outside of my home that I felt I could talk to and receive honest feedback from without receiving a consequence or have what I said be downplayed and not taken seriously.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
After my Freshman year I was the only one in my home of 4 that lost all of my belongings from top to bottom due to a housefire originating from another home in our duplex. Weeks before summer camp was set to start we had to rehome causing me to transfer schools. The fight I had going on mentally, daily, taught me that you can’t let your circumstances determine your outcome & that there’s nowhere to go but up!
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Freddy’s!
What is your favorite snack food?
Reese’s Cups, the Big Cups though.
What is your degree in?
Fine Studio Arts
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- First, Jesus Christ. To me it’s unexplainable honestly.
- Second one being my Grandfather, I never got to connect with him on a deeper level & I believe there are some things he helped instill in my Mom & Brother that I am currently working on.
- Third would be Tom Brady, the way he was able to slow the game down and manipulate it. I also would like to possess those same capabilities by growing mentally & always using the opponents moves to my advantage.
What is your biggest weakness?
Leaning on my own understanding instead of letting God work.
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