2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Patrick Corcoran-Evans, WR, University of Wisconsin-Stout

- Name: Patrick Corcoran-Evans
- Position: Slot Receiver
- College: University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Height: 5’6”
- Weight: 175
- Twitter: @CorcoranEvansP
- Instagram: @patrickcorcoranevans
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I have a combination of leadership, versatility, and explosive playmaking asset in both offensive schemes and special teams’ contributions.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I have dual threat capabilities from playing in the slot, out wide, backfield, punt returning and kick returning. I’m very reliable in any type of games as well as off the field. I’m a film junkie, I love getting to know my opponent and knowing what to exploit. I will give it my all day in and day out, I always strive to get better mentally and physically. I’m reliable to get things done or make plays. I love being physical especially when blocking
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
World Hunger, I feel we take the food we get for granted, even the food that we throughout or aren’t hungry enough to finish which could’ve fed someone that was starving from hunger.
Who was your role model?
My mother, she raised my brother and I on her own. Seeing how much she sacrificed to make sure my brother and I had a good life really inspired me. I feel that’s where I get my resilience from.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Bennet Lecher, he was a wide receiver in the same class as me. Our wide receiver room has been deep ever since we got there together, so it was tough to get on the field. This past year though, he made is impact with the opportunities that he had scoring 3-4 times, making explosives plays, and blocking like no other. He’s a selfless teammate that I’m glad I got to share the field with.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Having to repeat myself more than twice, especially when it’s something simple.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Scott Vaver, great teacher. He’s real to his students and tells us how it is and wants us to succeed! He’s great to have conversations with about life, school, or whatever it may be.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Injuring my ankle, I sprained my ankle my sophomore year and missed a significant amount of the season. It was hard to stay engaged knowing that I wouldn’t be able to play and just started having bad habits
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house, what would it be?
Culvers, their butter burgers and concrete mixers are AMAZING!
What is your favorite snack food?
White Cheddar Cheeze-It
What is your degree in?
Health, Wellness, and Fitness with minors in Psychology and Coaching
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Denzel Washington, Kobe Bryant, Justin Jefferson. I would love to just sit and pick their brains about the knowledge they have about life and sports.
What is your biggest weakness?
That I’m 5’6, but It doesn’t stop me playing bigger than I am.

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