2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Josh Stokes, DB, Slippery Rock University
- Name: Josh Stokes
- Position: DB
- College: Slippery Rock University
- Height: 5’10
- Weight: 180
- Twitter: JoshStokes05
- Instagram: JoshStokes22
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I am an elite man-to-man press corner. I create plays and take the ball away. I’m physical and not afraid to hit. I also want to be a game changer. I will do my job and shut down the side of the field I’m on. I am always around the ball. I will get a turnover or create a turnover.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m a consistent hardworking man. I will come in everyday and compete. I want to be the best in everything I do and make others around me better.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
If I could donate to one cause in the world, it would be global access to quality healthcare. Millions of people lack basic medical care, leading to preventable deaths and suffering.
Who was your role model?
My role model is my dad. He has taught me to be the man I am today.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Houston Texans
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Eddie Faulkner
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who can’t drive well. I don’t like it when people are driving slow in the fast lane.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My high school teacher Mr. Kerwin.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The hardest moment of my life I had overcome was getting injured in my sophomore year of college. I was ready to go into spring ball and compete for a starting job. I couldn’t do that because I hurt my shoulder. I had to sit out all of spring. Going into the season I didn’t start nor played a lot. I had to overcome the mental hurdles of not playing and coming back from injury. That time forced me to work harder and become mentally stronger. I couldn’t let anything stop me from playing.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Cava
What is your favorite snack food?
Baked BBQ chips
What is your degree in?
I received my undergraduate degree in political science and my master’s in business administration.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Barack Obama because he is the first black president of the United States. I would like to learn more about his story and how he became who he is today.
- Andre Johnson because he was my favorite football player growing up. I wanted to be a wide receiver because of him.
- MLK because of all the things he did for the United States. I would like to learn more about him as a person.
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is procrastination. I like to wait until the last minute to get things done. I need to work on space things out, so I don’t have to rush to get everything done at once.
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