2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jordan Porter, DE, Bowling Green State University

• Name:  Jordan Porter 
• Position: Defensive End 
• College: Bowling Green State University 
• Height: 6’3”
• Weight: 270
• Twitter: @Jroc2302
• Instagram: jport231_

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

The ability to play multiple positions. I have reps at 3, 4i, 5, 7, and 9 techniques. While being able to play both field and boundary ends. I have also played special teams, being the quarterback of the punt team and has blocked on field goal protection. I’m a top player in this draft because of the depth value I could bring and the more upside I left. 

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

One thing that teams should know about me is that I believe I am smarter than the average DE. I understand route concepts pretty well for when I do drop in coverage. As well as knowing the backfield sets and knowing if they’re going to run gap schemes or zone schemes. Also I am just a fierce competitor and hate to lose. 

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

One because I would love to donate to is the cause of helping children with autism. I know people with autism and to see them continue to grow with help is amazing. 

Who was your role model?

My role model is really my mother. She holds me to a high standard and lives out every day what it means to be a great parent and person. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team will probably be the Steelers. My dad is a big fan of them, and I sort of stuck with it growing up. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

The most underrated teammate at my school would probably be Dontrez Brown. Always has a great attitude, shows up to work every day, does the dirty work on the field for other guys to make plays, etc. he’s a real dude and a great teammate. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is people who are hypocrites.  

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher ever would probably be Mrs. Ego. She made AP English in high school the best. 

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

The hardest moment of my life was when my parents were moving away from each other, and I had to decide who I was going to go with and live with for the rest of high school. Maybe the hardest decision I’ve had to make at a young age. I wanted to play D1 college ball and didn’t know where would help me the most, so it was a tough decision. But I decided stay where I was at and Fast forward everything ended up working out and I got to play D1 college football and an opportunity to play at the next level. 

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

Chick-fil-A

What is your favorite snack food?

Apples & caramel or chips 

What is your degree in?

Business marketing & minor in entrepreneurship 

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

Kobe because he was gone too early, LeBron because he’s the goat, and Kevin Hart because it would be a funny time. 

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is consistency and am currently working on being consistent in everything I do