2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Donovan Eaglin, RB, Alabama A&M University

• Name: Donovan Eaglin
• Position: Running Back
• College: Alabama A&M
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 225
• Twitter: DonoHtx
• Instagram: htx_dono

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

I am an all-around running back. I can run, catch, and block. I am a team-first player willing to do anything the team needs me to do on and off the field.

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

They should know I am an unselfish player. I am willing to do anything to contribute and get on the field. I am dedicated to working hard for myself and my teammates. I want to win championships and bond with my teammates and coaches on and off the field.

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

I would donate to the food banks around the world. Many people are hungry and the food banks sometimes do not have enough food or resources for everybody.

Who was your role model?

My role models are my father and grandpa. Seeing how hard they work for this family shows that hard work will eventually pay off.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

The Houston Texans and whoever gives me an opportunity

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Xavier Lankford is the most underrated teammate at my school. Such a hard worker never complains and comes up big in many games we have played together.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is people tapping me when I have headphones in my ears.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher ever would be Mr. Smith from high school. Still follows me throughout my football career and checks up on me at times,

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

The hardest moment was probably being away from family when I was in college. It helped me become the man I am today being so far from them and discovering new knowledge on my own.

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

Panda Express I love Chinese food.

What is your favorite snack food?

Oreos are my favorite snack food

What is your degree in?

Liberal studies with a concentration in Human Development and Family studies

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

I would choose my teammate Medrick, Walter Payton, and my uncle Ben. Just to be able to have one more conversation with each of those individuals would make my day. To tell them how my life is going and get advice from each of them.

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness would be trying to rush the process. Me just knowing everything will work out in the Lord favors so I have nothing to worry about.