2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jamal Mull, OL, Central Arkansas

• Name: Jamal Mull 
• Position: Right Guard 
• College: Central Arkansas 
• Height: 6’5
• Weight: 320
• Twitter: itsjamalmull 
• Instagram: itsjamalmull

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

My experience and resilience. I have played a ton of football over 34 games with 22 starts. With 11 more games to go to get even better and every year I have gotten better. A testament of my hard work and dedication to this sport. The team who decides to take a chance on me will be delighted to know I will bring it every day. Even if I’m hurting or going through something I show up for my team. And that is something I will always carry with me. 

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

I came in as a defensive end to college weighing only 250 lbs. in just 2 short years I got up to 310 lbs and from there I have molded my physique to something that is next level ready. Being 320 lbs with only 18% body fat. And still improving that as we speak. 

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

I would donate to causes overseas like for children in Africa and other places, because they are less fortunate than us and I would love to help them grow and get opportunities.

Who was your role model? 

My role model is my mom. Everyone is always telling you that you can’t be good at everything, but she worked two jobs, got a degree and took care of me on her own. If she isn’t proof that you can show up every single day and give it your all then I don’t know what is.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Carolina Panthers

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Dude Person, He is a baller with a great attitude.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

People who don’t put in the work, but expect to reap the rewards.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Dr. Arrigo at UCA

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

I think the hardest thing for me was being in a car accident when I was 16. Staying in a hospital for a week with bruising near my heart. It was scary and I was not sure I would be able to play football. It was really something that made me understand life really can be taken so quickly. So don’t take it for granted.

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

Chipotle, EASILY.

What is your favorite snack food? 

Quest chips, or nerd clusters 

What is your degree in? 

My undergraduate degree is in Applied Mathematics. My Masters Degree I will finish in December of 2025 will be in Math education.

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

Martin Luther King Jr, Lebron James, and Tom Brady. I just want to ask all of them what things they hold with them every single day that drives them to do what they do. What is their passion and just why. Because everyone has to have a deeper reason for why they do what they do.

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is overthinking things on the field and sometimes just second guessing.