2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Gashawn Moody, DB/LB, Eastern University

• Name: Gashawn Moody
• Position: Safety/LB
• College: Eastern University 
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 202
• Twitter: @Gashawnmoody7
• Instagram: @215.Moody

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

I’m the best because of my work ethic. I’m a leader on and off the field, a true team player, and a ball hawk who’s always around the ball. I can play multiple positions and dominate at all of them. I’ll put it all on the line every snap. No matter what’s in front of me, I adapt and overcome. That’s what separates me  I’m built for this.

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

One thing NFL teams should know about me is that I’m a loyal competitor who’s all in every practice, every game, every rep. I bring energy, accountability, and I make everyone around me better. I don’t just want to win I want to raise the standard.

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

I would donate to families affected by cancer because I lost my grandmother and uncle to it the two people who raised me. It’s personal to me, and I know what that pain feels like. I want to help others going through the same fight.

Who was your role model? 

My Mother Ebony Moody she had me at 14 years old and stayed strong and made it happen when we didn’t have it!!!

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Pittsburgh Steelers 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

The Most underrated Player at my school I feel is Justin Nikolopoulos I feel like Justin is so underrated he’s got so many moves and so much skill that it’s hard to stop him, yet people still overlook him. But I truly believe he’s going to open a lot of eyes real soon.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Players who just want things handed to them when they don’t work for it.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My 5th Grade teacher Ms, Fail I know the last name might sound crazy but she is the reason we all passed she taught us so much and would keep us to study at lunch an sometimes after school in the classroom.

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

losing my uncle. With my dad always incarcerated, I didn’t have a relationship with him. My uncle stepped in and was like a father to me he kept me going, especially during times when my mom was struggling. Losing him was the toughest thing I’ve faced, but it taught me strength, resilience, and how to keep pushing no matter what.

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

Wingstop I love lemon pepper wings that’s the best thing that was ever made.

What is your favorite snack food? 

Herbs red hot sausage

What is your degree in? 

Criminal Justice 

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

My uncle Bam , Grandma Rita , Real Father. My uncle and grandma just to get more time with them and for them to let me know how proud they are of me. My real father to just understand him and try to give him another chance in my life to make things better.

What is your biggest weakness?

There’s a weakness in every area of life, but personally, I don’t see it as having weaknesses just things I want to keep perfecting. I’m always working to elevate my game and sharpen every detail, because greatness is in the small things