2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Deshawn Jones Jr., CB, Stony Brook

• Name:  Deshawn Jones Jr. 
• Position: CB/ATH
• College: Stony Brook 
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 185
• Twitter: kingofball41 
• Instagram: djking4_

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

My playmaking ability, being able to influence the outcome of the game by making incredible plays. 

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

I am coachable and always willing to learn, I am hardworking and love my teammates. 

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

I would love to donate to the homeless, or the Salvation Army!

Who was your role model? 

My Mother and Lebron James.

Who is your favorite NFL team? 

The Ravens. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Roland Dempster 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

When someone lies to me, I hate it. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever? 

Ms. Begert East CLC.

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

I had to cope with the loss of my Grandmother, early it taught me how to grow and move on with life no matter what happens. It also built my character on the field as well. 

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

Zaxbys .

What is your favorite snack food? 

Cereal

What is your degree in? 

Science and Education 

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

Lebron James, to gain his knowledge and see how he has overcome adversity with the weight of the world on his shoulders. Kobe Bryant, just to learn more about mamba mentality from himself personally. Lastly I would say Deion Sanders, just to learn the game of football from his standpoint and how he was able to eliminate distractions while still being able to show his swagger on and off the field. 

What is your biggest weakness?

My little sister and Brother, I love them and want to show them a different life.