2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: John Allen, RB, Alma College

- Name: John Allen
- Position: RB/ATH/Special Teams
- College: Alma College
- Height: 5’8
- Weight: 189
- Twitter: @__JourneyJ
- Instagram: _jna1_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Realistically, I’m not a top prospect I’m more of an underdog that has a lot of potential that just hasn’t been tapped into!
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
NFL teams/ any league should know I have nothing to lose everything to gain and I love the sport.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I’d donate to the mental health awareness not only do I relate, but it’s one of the taboo talks depending on how you grew up.
Who was your role model?
My role model never had one.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Favorite team is the Carolina Panthers
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
The most underrated player would be WR Devon Frenchko
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Biggest pet peeve is hearing/ making excuses
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The hardest moment in my life was that first moment, I realized how hard life can be in having to make choices for myself, I’m still overcoming that till this day, but I always persevere!
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
I’d choose Dave’s hot chicken.
What is your favorite snack food?
My favorite snack is a chick-O-stick
What is your degree in?
My degree is in psych
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would they be and why?
I’d have dinner with my grandpa, Christian McCaffrey, and Tom cruise
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is thinking more is better instead of keeping things simple.

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