2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jonas Bennett, WR, Missouri Western State University
- Name: Jonas Bennett
- Position: WR/ RB
- College: Missouri Western State University
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 200
- Twitter: @jonasbennett1
- Instagram: @bennettjonas3
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I believe I’m a top prospect because of my versatility within the game, being able to play multiple positions and be a threat wherever I’m at on the field.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
NFL teams should know that if they gave me the opportunity to be on their team, they won’t regret it. Being a D2 athlete I’ve had to work non-stop to prove who I am and that I’d do anything to play football. They won’t miss with me.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to Tim Tebows Protect Our Children Foundation
Who was your role model?
My 2 older brothers. They taught me how to play sports, compete, and be the best athlete and person I can be.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Chiefs
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Grant Finley
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people complain about things but do nothing about it.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Dr. Yoon. Sports and fitness management
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Coming to Missouri Western fighting for a spot to play, working a job to pay for college, and figuring out how to do things living on my own helped me grow the perseverance I needed to be able to navigate life. I figured out I didn’t have to do things on my own but give everything to God and he hasn’t let me down since.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Chipotle
What is your favorite snack food?
Dots Pretzels
What is your degree in?
Business Management
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Jesus, Christian McCaffery, and Jon Gruden
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness would be my patience with people in certain situations. I become frustrated when people do not understand how to do something.
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