2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Daton Montiel, P, Florida International University
- Name: Daton Montiel
- Position: Punter
- College: FIU
- Height: 5’11
- Weight: 185
- Twitter: Datonmontiel_
- Instagram: Datonmontiel
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
My ability to hit consistent directional punts. My athleticism sets me apart from others.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m very coachable
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
The less fortunate
Who was your role model?
My father
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Dolphins (South Florida native)
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Jackson Lee (long snapper)
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Loving with messy people
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mr. I – Middle school math teacher
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Being told by my first collegiate coach that I would never make it to be a punter because of my height.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
In n Out burgers
What is your favorite snack food?
Little bites (chocolate chip)
What is your degree in?
Interdisciplinary Studies (Minor in Construction)
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Nick Saban
- Connor McGregor
- Elon Musk
What is your biggest weakness?
My height as a punter could be my weakness but I don’t let it affect the outcome of my punts.
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