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2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Steven Thomas, DT, Wabash College

Meet Steven Thomas, a top prospect in the 2025 NFL yDraft, showcasing elite strength and determination on and off the field.

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

I have elite strength getting 36 reps on the bench press test. Higher than any player at the NFL Combine.

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

I will do whatever it takes and put in everything I have to reach my full potential as a football player.

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

I would love to donate to causes that help kids with disabilities play sports.

Who was your role model?

My Father. His work ethic and discipline was always something I admired and strive to have in my own life.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Pittsburgh Steelers. I have been a lifelong fan.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Zeph Johnson. He has the ability to play and has the highest energy on the team.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

When people are not putting in their full effort in to a task or talking over an authority figure trying to teach or explain.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs. Henry from Danville Community High School  I took all 5 of the classes she offered.

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

After dealing with first semester struggles at high school I had a close friend tragically pass. That was the first person in my life I had pass who I was close with so it was hard to come to terms with.

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

Raising Canes

What is your favorite snack food? 

Blueberries

What is your degree in?

Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics

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

  1. Michael Jordan – I would like to know what it was like for him to be built through hard work over talent because I feel like I relate in a way.
  2. Mike Tyson – he is the baddest person on the planet I wanna know what made him Iron Mike and what mentality it takes to be that vicious in the ring
  3. Aurelian – he saved the Roman Empire from collapse at a time when it seemed inevitable I’d like to know the leadership it took and the will power to defy those odds.

What is your biggest weakness?

Sometimes I can get in my own head if i consecutively mess up in a short time but I always try to trust the process.

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