2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Donerio Davenport, RB, Jackson State
- Name: Donerio Davenport
- Position: Running Back
- College: Jackson State
- Height: 6’2
- Weight: 210
- Twitter: @donerio3
- Instagram: neriodavenport
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
My height footwork, ability to block, the ability to play any WR position, and my vision
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
That I will be at the facility sun up to sun down working 9-5 days plus overtime because being a NFL player is a full time job and you should never slack off while other people want to take your job.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
This is a tough one because two ideas came to mind (mens mental health and leukemia awareness) because I’ve had a lot of friends commit suicide or have tried and I want them to know we are all in this together and here to make this dream of ours happen.
Who was your role model?
My mother she showed me how if you want something you have to work for it nobody will give it to you saw her raise 5 kids 3 were her brothers and sister and the other two was me and my brother in her 20’s that sounds like an impossible situation but she made it work and gave us everything we ever needed
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Green Bay Packers
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Desmond
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Feeling unaccomplished
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mrs. Morehead
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
When I was at my Junior college i sprained both my ankles before the mid season but I played through it and was still an all-American
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
McDonalds
What is your favorite snack food?
State fair corn dogs
What is your degree in?
General Studies
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
My Mom, Dad and Jesus Christ
What is your biggest weakness?
Trying to be too perfect
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