2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: John Volker, RB, Michigan

• Name: John Volker
• Position: RB
• College: Princeton/U Michigan
• Height: 6ft
• Weight: 215lbs
• Twitter: Johnvolker3
• Instagram: john_volker_

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

I am very fast (4.40 40yd), strong (585 squat), versatile athleticism, and have played more college football than the vast majority of other RBs.

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

I want to win above all else. I also have extreme discipline in training which is what has gotten me this far. 

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

Clean Ocean Action NJ

Who was your role model? 

My brother

Who is your favorite NFL team?

NY Giants

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Ozzie Nicholas (Princeton/Duke)

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Complaining/entitlement

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Rob Orrok (Rumson-Fair Haven high school)

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

State playoff cancellation in NJ for senior year of high school due to COVID

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

Jersey Mikes

What is your favorite snack food? 

Pretzels/beef jerky

What is your degree in? 

• Public and International Affairs (Princeton)
• Master of Management (Michigan)

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

1. Jesus-obvious reasons
2. Frank Sinatra-huge icon in NJ and would be very interesting to talk to
3. Marcus Aurelius-Roman Empire is very cool and he was emperor during most interesting time

What is your biggest weakness? 

Difficult to admit I am wrong about something.