2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Dedric Luton, DB, Graceland University

• Name: Dedric Luton 
• Position: Nickel DB Return Specialist 
• College: Western New Mexico University/Graceland University
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 193
• Twitter: @RoadtoGlory02
• Instagram: Evol_Billions 

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

My IQ of the Game is top tier the urge of me having to be around the ball, I can call the play out before it happens identifying formations being vocal recognizing schemes and motions pre-snap I use this to my advantage to make the plays my coaches recommend and build confidence. 

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

Football is all I know I will put it all on the line for an opportunity to feed my family and win Super Bowls.

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

If I would have to donate to one cause it will be to charity back home for example churches foster homes or family’s, elementary school donations, Children Hospitals it’s all about the kids who facing adversity and to set example that there hope and you to can make it out from anywhere you come from. 

Who was your role model?

My role model was older cousin Ermon Lane  #1 Prospect in the country. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

The most underrated teammate on my team is Gerald Monroe #1 WR in college 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL Team Is Baltimore Ravens that’s my Type of era for-sure

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is laziness and procrastination. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

I don’t have a favorite but I can give a s/o to the ones made a impact in my childhood like My 3rd grade teacher Ms.Harris 5th Grade teacher Mr. Hatcher my middle school teacher Mr. Wamble and High School teacher Ms. Anders but my favorite teacher was my mother.

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

I can really say the hardest moment in my life I had overcome was having a successful months of surgery as a child I had a tumor the size of a tennis ball being removed from my right eye. Could have cost my life or blinded me. 

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

If I could have one franchise restaurant in my house it will be Jack in the Box. 

What is your degree in?

I study Human health and development! In the fields of sports medicine kinesiology etc. 

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

If I could have dinner with three people it will be Lamar Jackson Bob Marley and My big Brother Roy. The all made the biggest impact to the world by setting examples for their peers and moving mountains and that’s what I’m all about!

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is I don’t sleep!