2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Zedane Williams, DB, University of New Hampshire

- Name: Zedane Williams
- Position: S/LB
- College: The University of New Hampshire
- Height: 6’1
- Weight: 208
- Twitter: @ZedaneWilliams
- Instagram: @zedanewilliams
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
What makes me a top prospect at my position for this year’s draft is first my versatility. In my six year college career I have started and played multiple positions for the wildcats. 3 Year starter at inside linebacker. Transitioning to safety my final two seasons and being the most productive I’ve been in my college career after making the change. Also have been used in 3rd down packages as stand up rush defensive end playing all 3 levels of defense. Along with that my relentless effort also stands out on special teams contributing to special teams every year and blocking multiple kicks in my career.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
One thing, NFL Teams should know about me is that this game is my life and ever since I was a child playing this game I been thinking about getting to this moment. I know that I have the skills and dedication necessary to succeed at the next level. Whoever gives me an opportunity is getting the biggest steal in this years draft class.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
If I could donate to one cause it would be towards mental health and suicide prevention
Who was your role model?
My role model growing up is my mother she is a superhero.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
New Orleans Saints
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Noah Stansbury
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is chewing with mouth open
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My favorite teacher ever Bryan Brigette my history teacher from Suffield Academy
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Hardest moment in my life where I had to overcome adversity was breaking my wrist in high school and missing most of my junior season. It year in the recruiting cycle and define the set me back with college recruiting .
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Cook out
What is your favorite snack food?
Any fruit
What is your degree in?
Dual Major in Sociology & Homeland Security
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Deion Sanders, LeBron James, and Michael Jackson
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is that I am a perfectionist focusing too much on doing every little thing right rather than being efficient in a certain drill for example

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