2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Willie Lampkin, OL, University of North Carolina

• Name: Willie Lampkin
• Position: Guard/Center
• College: UNC Chapel Hill
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 285
• Twitter: will_hitstick52
• Instagram: onlyonewilll__57

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

Consistency and I want to get better every single day. 

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

I’m willing to keep proving myself, I’m willing to work and prove that I belong in the NFL. 

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

I would donate towards youth homelessness. Every child deserves a home. 

Who was your role model?

I don’t have a role model but I’ve had people help me to become the man I am today, I’m very thankful. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

I don’t have a favorite team. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Micheal Short – LB

What is your biggest pet peeve?

People who lie for no reason. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Debbie Allen, she’s a teacher at Lakeland high school. 

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

I’ve always been told that I wasn’t tall enough to play Division 1 football. Ever since  I was in middle school. It just gave me motivation to always put my best effort forward. 

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

Stoney River Steakhouse

What is your favorite snack food?

Gummy Bears

What is your degree in?

Sports Administration 

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

My great grandmother because she passed away when I was younger. Snoop Dogg, a fan of his music, and LeBron James because he is the goat. 

What is your biggest weakness?

I’m undersized for my position.