2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Garrett Stare, WR, UW-Platteville

• Name: Garrett Stare
• Position: WR
• College: UW-Platteville 
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 180
• Twitter: @g_stare5
• Instagram: gstare5

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

I would say there are two qualities that make me a top draft prospect: My ability to win 50/50 balls as a slot receiver and my attention to detail. 

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

Not only will I make big time plays on the field, I will provide a ton of juice and positive energy in the locker room. 

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

The cause I would donate to is underprivileged youth in sports. I know how much sports has changed my life and changed the lives around me. I would want to provide as much as I could to children who want to pursue sports but don’t necessarily have the means to get started.

Who was your role model? 

My role model was my older brother. I had the opportunity to play with him for a short while in high school but was able to play 2 full years with him on the field in college. He does all the right things. Treats people the right way, focuses on all the details, gives his all everyday, and lives his life the way he wants to. I’ve always looked up to him.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the Chicago Bears. Bear Down.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

The most underrated teammate at my school is Carter Olson. He has the ability to make explosive plays and take the top off but also provides a toughness that you don’t see out of many slot receiver.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is when people try and talk to me with their mouth full.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher ever was my 2nd grade teacher Mrs Stankowsky. She was the absolute best.

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

The hardest moment in my life to overcome was probably when I tore my ACL right before the spring COVID season my senior year of high school. This prevented me from playing my freshman year of college as well. It was the most mentally draining battle I’ve ever had to fight. It definitely tested my faith and had me in a bad place. I was able to overcome that injury through hard work and diligent rehab and have been a starter ever since.

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

I would have Chipotle in my house for sure. One of the best post workout meals!

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack food is Lenny and Larry’s protein cookies for sure.

What is your degree in? 

My degree is in Criminal Justice with a minor is business administration.

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

I would have dinner one last time with my grandpa. I never got to say goodbye to him and I would really want to do that. I would also have dinner with Walter Payton. Just to be able to have a conversation with him would be awesome. Best to ever do it! Finally, I would have dinner with Julius Caesar. I have really been interested in the Roman Empire lately and would love to see what his mindset was at that time. 

What is your biggest weakness? 

 My biggest weakness is my lack of ability to move on from a bad play sometimes. I can get angry and upset with my myself and let it fester a little longer than it has to.