2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Joshua Donald, DT, Houston
- Name: Joshua Donald
- Position: DT
- College: Houston
- Height: 6’1
- Weight: 300
- Twitter: @joshuadonald22
- Instagram: @jdon_era
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
I’m a dominant force on the field—plain and simple. I don’t just play to compete, I play to change games and change lives. Every time I line up, I bring relentless energy, physicality, and IQ that disrupts offenses and creates opportunities for my team.
What sets me apart isn’t just talent—it’s what I’ve overcome. I’ve battled through transfers, setbacks, and adversity that would’ve broken a lot of people. I kept climbing. I kept producing. And now, I’m more focused, more experienced, and more driven than ever.
I don’t just want to be in the league—I want to be the reason my team wins on Sundays.That’s the standard I hold myself to, and that’s what makes me a top prospect.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
The NFL should know that I am well rounded and experienced
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to sickle cells research
Who was your role model?
My role model growing up was Aaron Donald
Who is your favorite NFL team?
My favorite NFL team is Saints
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
One of the hardest moments in my life was attending Fork Union Military Academy. I’d already faced a lot—transferring through four colleges, grinding to prove myself each time—but Fork Union was different. It wasn’t just about football or academics. It was about breaking you down and building you back up, demanding discipline, isolation, and inner strength.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Chipotle
What is your favorite snack food?
Oreos
What is your degree in?
Business Economics
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would have dinner with 2 Pac, Aaron Donald, and the President.
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