2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Stafford Everett III, DB, Hampton University

• Name: Stafford “Tre” Everett III
• Position: Defensive Back
• College: Hampton University 
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 190
• Twitter: _T_Everett
• Instagram: Tre.everettii

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

My Mindset! I’m a true competitor and I bring that dawg mentality to the game. My skill set is very special. I have the ability to make plays all over the field and have a nose for the ball. My IQ of the game Is there which allows me to make those big plays in critical situations. I have that “see ball, get ball“ mentality and when I’m on the field I feel as there’s nothing I can not do. 

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

I would like for NFL teams to understand that I have a First Generation College Graduate. I’m currently pursuing my Masters in Sports administration at Hampton University. To set out and do what’s done never been done in my family takes an enormous amount of resilience/determination. I’m a natural born leader and  never shy away from it. I love adversity it shows your true character. I’ve been against adversity my whole life so I just see adversity as a challenge, whatever I’m going through is building a stronger me. Im a player that a coach would love to coach and have in his room. I’m truly obsessed with the game. It’s something I I’ve been playing since I was able to walk. The game is a way of life for me and It is the game of LIFE, I understand that and don’t take it granted. The game has opened many doors for me and blessed me with lifelong relationships I’m forever grateful for.

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

I would donate to the mental health cause because I’m very huge on my mental health.

Who was your role model?

God is my role model.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Baltimore Ravens

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

The most underrated player on my team is Will Hicks. As a RS-F he started and played a huge role in us having the #1 Pass defense in the CAA in 2024, he has a bright future.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Disloyalty 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher is my math teacher from High school, Amanda Hirtzel. 

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

One of the hardest moments I had to overcome was Junior college and I say that because being a 19-20 year old in that environment was mentally challenging. Trying to balance working jobs, maintaining good grades and trying to reach your full potential on the field with limited resources and lack of exposure it begin to cause frustration. This is where negativity started to creep in and my faith was tested but I stayed strong and by the grace of God I made it out.

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

 If I could have any restaurant in my crib it would probably have to be chipotle. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Favorite snacks are pretzels, PB & J, fruits 

What is your degree in? 

• Undergrad- Liberal Studies 
• Masters- Sports administration 

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

1. Josh (cousin)- This is my late cousin who was my Idol growing up. 
2. Mother- Because I miss her so much. 
3. God- I really want to see how cool he is.

What is your biggest weakness? 

Sometimes my heart, it’s a love hate relationship with it. Sometimes I hate that I have a big heart because at times it puts me in tough situations at times.