2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jakobe Thomas, ATH, Mississippi Valley State University
- Name: Jakobe Thomas
- Position: RB/FB/TE/LB
- College: Mississippi Valley State University
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 220
- Twitter: Jakobe7thomas
- Instagram: KobeFlorida
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I am a top prospect in the NFL Draft because i have a rare combination of elite physical traits, high-level performance, football IQ, and strong intangibles. I have the ideal size, speed, strength, and agility for my position, allowing me to dominate athletically on the field. I am impressive often against top-tier competition. My football intelligence is high i quickly process plays, study film religiously, and demonstrate a deep understanding of schemes. I have strong character, leadership skills and I am coachable and dedicated to improving.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
My favorite NFL team is the Baltimore Ravens
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Camo Nelson
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is things not being clean.
Who is your favorite teacher?
Dr. Bland at MVSU
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The hardest thing in my life to overcome was not having a plan or football or anything after graduating high school and having a knee injury and trying to figure what I would do with my life.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Fresh Kitchen
What is your favorite snack food?
Favorite snack in an apple and peanut butter
What is your degree in?
I have my Bachelors degree in biology and my Masters in Bioinformatics
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Michael Jackson, Malcolm X, and GOD just to pick their brains about life and the things they have been through and the different stories that could help me as I apply their advice to my day-to-day life.
What is your biggest weakness?
Speaking
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