2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Dashaun Peele, CB, Naval Academy

- Name: Dashaun Peele
- Position: Cornerback
- College: Naval Academy
- Height: 5’11
- Weight: 196
- Twitter: dpeele_1
- Instagram: dpeele_1
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
My ability to cover and tackle. I feel like I fit in the run game more than most corners do meaning I’m very physical while still being able to cover and play with great ball skills.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m a Former receiver and safety, which I feel helps me versus opponents, knowing their alignments, and understanding what an offense wants to do gives me an advantage when covering.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Any type of health care, healthcare isn’t treated as important as it should be in America
Who was your role model?
My mother, raised me as a single mother for some time, while working and going to school. I’ve witnessed her build her life to become very successful when it seemed like the odds were against her.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Washington Commanders
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Mbiti Williams
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Chewing gum with mouth open
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
I have three, Mrs. Tabb, Ms. Everett, and Ms. Doran from Maury High School in Norfolk, VA
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Being benched in my first college game after not playing football for two years due to COVID. I wanted to quit/ transfer but stuck it out to get to where I am today.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Chipotle
What is your favorite snack food?
Spicy nacho Doritos
What is your degree in?
Political science
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
My grandfather, LeBron James, My mother. My mother and my grandfather because I never got to see their relationship but I have heard many stories about it. And LeBron James just picked his brain and asked things he did to become super successful.
What is your biggest weakness?
Sometimes It’s hard for me to ask for help when I could use it. I try to be too independent sometimes

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