2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Ayinde Johnson, CB, University of Rhode Island

• Name: Ayinde Johnson
• Position: Corner
• College: University of Rhode Island
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 195
• Twitter: @Johnson_Ayinde_
• Instagram: nolimitdey

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

• My approach to the game and mentality on the field. I believe I am not only one of the best cover corners in the nation, I also believe my ability to be physical and have a presence in the run game sets me apart from everyone else . 

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

• I am a true student of the game that only wants to become better. Earning every opportunity I have not given through consistency, hard work and dedication. 

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

• I would donate to the less fortunate cities in the Caribbean Islands like Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad etc. 

Who was your role model? 

• My role model would be my dad and my big brothers. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

• Carolina Panthers

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

• Rohan Davy, Andre Depina Gray, and the ENTIRE O-Line and D-Line

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

• Talking too much

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

• Too many, Ms. Maldonado and Mr. Mottola, Mr. Bueller, Ms. Luce and Mr. Green, Ms. Silverman 

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

• Transferring my Senior Year , tearing my ACL, my late Grandmother

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

• Popeyes

What is your favorite snack food? 

• Hot Fries, Honeybuns

What is your degree in? 

• Marketing

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

• My grandfather because I was too young when he passed, Kobe Bryant because he’s my favorite athlete, and Malcolm X because he is also a favorite of mine.