2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Munchie Johnson, DL, Slippery Rock University

• Name: Munchie Johnson
• Position: Defensive Line
• College: Slippery Rock University 
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 275
• Twitter: 1kmunch 
• Instagram: 1kmunch

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

• What sets me apart is my ability to play chess in the trenches. I’m not just reacting—I’m setting things up two, three snaps ahead. I know when to bait with finesse to open up a bull rush, or flip the script and use power to create space for a quick swim. I read the situation—down, distance, alignment—and adjust my attack like a strategist. My game isn’t just built on strength or speed, it’s built on understanding. That’s what keeps offensive linemen guessing, and that’s what makes me a problem.

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

• I’m a student of the game. I treat every practice, film session, and lift like it’s game day. My work ethic and consistency separate 

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

• Youth athletic programs in underprivileged communities—so kids like me have a shot at chasing their dreams. 

Who was your role model? 

• My parents, I watched them sacrifice a ton of things in life to set me up for success. Also I love the way they demand a level of respect from the people around them which is how I aspire to live my life.  

Who is your favorite NFL team?

• Eagles, at the moment. Until a team takes a chance at me. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

• Trevor Valenti. certified workaholic, definition of a DAWG. Never complains Just works. 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

• Being doubted, especially because of my size. I’ve heard it my whole life, and every time I step on the field, I prove that impact isn’t measured in inches. But doubt also fuels me so it’s kinda weird. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

• Mrs. Proby from suitland highschool. 

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

• The toughest chapter in my journey was the recruiting process out of high school. I had the film, the production, and the motor—but none of that seemed to matter once coaches saw my height on paper. One even hit me with, “You’ve got D1 skills, but you’re too short.” That quote didn’t break me it became fuel. I went to Wesley College (D3) because they gave me a genuine opportunity to play ball, after year of being there they closed down. Then I committed to Slippery Rock and became a 2x First Team All-Conference, All-Region, and All-American.

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

• Longhorn without a doubt. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

• I would have to say a cinnamon bun. 

What is your degree in? 

• I have degree in INPD with a concentration in leadership and currently pursuing a MBA

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

• I’d share that table with my cousin Tutu and my brothers Trell and Demetrius three people I lost along the way during my college journey. It wouldn’t be about fame or legends, it’d be about love, loyalty, and unfinished conversations. They were my support system, my inspiration, and losing them changed me forever. That dinner wouldn’t be about reminiscing it’d be a chance to show them the man I’ve become, fueled by the pain, purpose, and promise I made to carry their names with me every step forward.

What is your biggest weakness?

• I struggle with being sympathetic toward people who don’t take advantage of opportunities. When you come from where I come from, you learn that every shot counts—and wasting one feels personal. I’m learning to lead with more patience, but it’s tough when I know what it takes to grind for every inch.