2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Davon Gilmore, LB, Georgia Southern
- Name: Davon Gilmore
- Position: Linebacker
- College: Georgia Southern
- Height: 6’2
- Weight: 235
- Twitter: @DavonGilmore3
- Instagram: @Davon.Gilmore_15
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I think my ability to play different positions, like Mike and Will, and Defensive End makes me a great prospect. I can tackle well, cover running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers. I also believe my willingness to be great, as far as being a student of the game, and always eager to get better as a player makes me a top prospect as well. I believe I have all the tools needed to be a great linebacker, from running and tackling, covering, blitzing, and being a leader.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m all about the team and willing to do whatever it takes for our success. I believe leadership comes from actions, not just words, and I strive to set a positive example of what it takes to succeed in this game. Having played multiple defensive positions, I have a solid understanding of the what, why, and how behind various defensive schemes.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to a cause that could cure all diseases in the world.
Who was your role model?
My Mom Toya Gilmore
Who is your favorite NFL team?
New York Jets
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Justin Rhodes A hard nose defensive tackle who’s going to bring it every time he steps on the field he’s a highly underrated guy in this draft class.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Giving Up On Yourself
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mrs. DeVane Trigiani
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Opportunity and exposure are something that athletes face and I feel for me it’s been my entire life so it’s been a constant adverse situation that I think I’ve made the most out of each time whether it be high school or college
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Longhorns
What is your favorite snack food?
Fruit Snacks
What is your degree in?
Interdisciplinary studies
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
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