2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Keilon Elder, RB, Grambling State University
- Name: Keilon Elder
- Position: RB/KR
- College: Grambling State University
- Height: 5’-9”
- Weight: 210
- Twitter: keilon_elder
- Instagram: keilon_elder
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I have all the mechanics and abilities it takes to play and produce on the next level, with great football IQ to go along with a great work ethic. I am an every down Running Back who prides himself on being able to run, block, and catch out the backfield.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
My work ethic is through the roof and I’ve always been a student of the game and will go and do whatever it takes to make me stand out amongst others.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Any cause that can help younger kids who are less fortunate.
Who was your role model?
My Dad.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Philadelphia Eagles.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Dedrick Talbert.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Having to repeat myself multiple times.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My 10th grade English teacher Mrs. Kile.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Losing my oldest brother at the age of 9. I know that’s young but, I had never lost a family member before that time who I was also close to and looked up to. So I’m making sure he’s living the life he never got to have through me and that propels me to be great in everything I do with no regrets.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Golden Chick.
What is your favorite snack food?
Reese’s white thins.
What is your degree in?
Business Management (2023) & Engineering Technology (2024)
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- LeBron James, because he’s my all-time favorite athlete.
- Adrian Peterson, because he was my all-time favorite NFL player growing up.
- Ray (my oldest brother), because I would like to know what he’ll say about how my life has been going since the day he passed.
What is your biggest weakness?
Public Speaking.
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