2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Brock Bethea, OL, University of Rhode Island

• Name: Brock Bethea
• Position: Offensive Line
• College: University of Rhode Island 
• Height: 6”5
• Weight: 305
• Twitter: brockb50
• Instagram: 205brock

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

What makes me a top prospect is my intellect and my willingness to receive information and being able to replicate it. I have started games  at left tackle, right tackle and guard during my college tenure, it shows I’m very versatile and able to adapt to any situation.Also my leadership is 2nd to none.

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

That I can adapt to whatever environment I’m placed in. Every year I have stepped on the football field I’ve continued to improve and elevate my game. I’ve had multiple coaches and have been apart of 2 programs in college and I have was able to perform with the best of them. I’m always finding ways to improve  and take the next step not just on the football field but also in life as well.

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

If I could donate to one cause it would be world hunger/ homelessness. Growing up I used to go with my church to feed the homeless and less fortunate and that’s something I would want to help as much as possible. 

Who was your role model?

I would say my Dad. He is the biggest hero in my life and has poured into me in so many ways and I thank God for him everyday.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the NY Giants 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

I would say Connor Finer. He is a TE/Hybrid on our team and he is probably one of the most athletic people I know. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Mediocrity, because I constantly strive to get better everyday and reach my fullest potential, so when I see people just getting by it bothers me.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

I would say Stephanie Dowd is my favorite Teacher , she is a mindfulness meditation Teacher that I’ve been working with for over a year. She has helped me in so many ways mentally and I can’t thank her enough.

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

The hardest moment I life I had to overcome was the loss of my grandmother and uncle in 2022. That was probably the worst time of my life thus far and the first time I had to deal with loss that close to me. It knocked me down for a while but I was able to overcome it and graduate from college while continuing to play football.

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

Wingstop

What is your favorite snack food?

Any type of Fruit

What is your degree in?

Undergraduate degree is in Business Administration and I’m currently pursing my MBA(Masters of Business Administration)

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

Nuri Muhammad , David Goggins, LeBron James. I have watched interviews/ videos of these people and the way they think intrigues me so I would want to have dinner with them in order to pick their brain 

What is your biggest weakness?

Perfectionism. I strive to be the best in whatever I do and when things do go the way I want them to go It frustrates me but at the same time it pushes me to do better.