2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Daunte Boudy, DL, Valdosta State University

• Name: Daunte Boudy
• Position: DL
• College: Valdosta St University
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 285
• Twitter: @daunteboudy
• Instagram: @daunteboudy

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

The fact I am versatile throughout the whole defensive line and have had experience through every level of competition and succeeded! I play with good explosions and can get good extensions on and off blocks.

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

I have faced adversity my whole life and have always found success off of it never letting it get in my way. Whether that be injuries or trying to find my role to help my team win! Big team player that looks to contribute anyway possible to help the team win. 

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

I would donate to the Domestic Abuse funds and or charities to be able to give people the opportunity to find a way out of a violent living situation that my mom and siblings had to go through. I want to make sure young kids don’t have to face such treacherous times at such a young age and be able to make memories that will want to remember!

Who was your role model?

Id say my biggest role model growing up would be my mom just from how hard she worked to get me and my siblings to be today. She sacrificed so much and gave us everything when there wasn’t much to give out. Even when adversity would hit somehow she would always have faith that everything would always play out how it should. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team since I was 5 years old was the New Orleans Saints! Half of my family is from New Orleans so I was introduced to them really young and stuck with them ever since. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

I’d say the most underrated teammates at our school I would say the guys who were dedicated to the scout team and gave us looks every day even when they didn’t want to. An offensive lineman Ty, would consistently bring his best every day so that he can get better to move up to the game-day roster and never complained once. Without some of the looks we got we couldn’t have been prepared as much as we were.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is people being disrespectful to someone who is just trying to help you or the team succeed. Meaning people do not respect the process of how things are supposed to happen and not care for anyone but themselves and their accomplishments. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher was Mr. Miller who taught sports broadcasting and English in high school. He always brought a different energy into class to where it go kids involved. He was always smiling and making sure everyone was in good spirits even when times seemed hard. 

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

One of the hardest adversities I’d ever have to face was being able to find the courage to keep going in football even though going through a winless season after coming back from injury. When everything felt as if it wasn’t going my way and that football just wasn’t in my favor I went back to my JUCO ways and stuck my head down til I found a way to succeed on the National Stage! 

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

It would definitely be In & Out because it’s the best burger spot!

What is your favorite snack food? 

Cheez-Itz

What is your degree in? 

Business 

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

I would have it with Lebron James, Dwayne Johnson, and John Cena. The reason for Lebron is because I followed him since I was a kid and seeing how he overcomes the constant criticism and hate is insane as he continues to be so great. I said Dwayne Johnson because growing up as a wrestling fan he was always electric with his personality and I’ve always wondered how he gained so much confidence. John Cena was a childhood hero to me as he taught me hard work and respect can take you a long way in life and sure enough it works in the real world!

What is your biggest weakness?

I’d say my biggest weakness I would say would be the times I overthink some things. It is hard to sometimes stop analyzing something because I want it to be perfect.