2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Antonio O’Berry, OLB, Gardner Webb University
- Name: Antonio O’Berry
- Position: OLB/EDGE
- College: Gardner Webb
- Height: 6’5
- Weight: 245
- Twitter: OberryAntonio
- Instagram: Sackchasertone3
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
What makes a Top prospect in this year’s draft class is the way I see the game and as a DE I can do all the things that the top DEs are doing at the top schools.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I can play the RUN while being a great pass rusher. Also I can run sideline to sideline, can get into special teams as well.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to the kids and the community that is less fortunate. Especially the younger athletes in the community.
Who was your role model?
Cam Newton
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Cleveland Browns
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Ant Lowe, Robert Holtz, Steven Rose
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Judging someone or something before you get to know them or get to know what it is you are judging.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My kindergarten teacher
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The hardest adversity that I experienced was being ineligible my sophomore year in high school. I still never missed a day I was at every practice and game cheering the team on. It killed me not being able to practice or play in the games. I never gave up. I perfected my life and got back on track and came first team All state.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
I would have Chipotle
What is your favorite snack food?
Lays chips and a Reese’s candy bar
What is your degree in?
Sociology
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would say Dallas Turner, Nolan Smith, Aaron Donald
What is your biggest weakness?
Being FCS and not getting the same exposure as a FBS school.
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