2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Noah Barrett, DE, St. Olaf College

• Name: Noah Barrett
• Position: Defensive End 
• College: St. Olaf College 
• Height: 6’0″
• Weight: 220 lbs
• Twitter: NoahBarrett24
• Instagram: n_barrett24

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

My strength, quickness, and unrelenting effort for 4 quarters. I am disruptive in the run and pass game. I am able to control my gap against the run to allow minimal gain or tackles for loss, effectively rush the passer for a sack or disrupt the Quarterback, and drop from the line of scrimmage into a zone or man. While being undersized at my position, I have a high IQ and great preparation to help set me up for success to anticipate what block I am about to get based on what the offense is doing and the guy I’m going against. 

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

I give it my all with everything I do in life and football. On the field, in the weightroom, film room, locker room, etc. I am always working to improve and have seen vast improvements in my career at Olaf  that gives me the confidence that I can continue to do that. I am a natural born leader and will find a way to lead within day in and day out getting the most out of the guys around me as well. Finally, I love the game and play with passion, giving it my all every snap. 

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

Childhood Cancer 

Who was your role model? 

Jesus Christ is my role model everyday. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

The Green Bay Packers 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Jacob Vasquez. Dude is a monster at DT and is a nightmare to block. He’s athletic for his large size which makes him explosive off the ball and he brings violence as well which makes him disruptive in the interior. He also helps make my life easier so I appreciate that he is good at football. 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Laziness. I believe if you’re gonna do something you do it start to finish with all your attention and effort, doing it the right way. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Bauman, Stratford High 

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

I wouldn’t say I have one specific moment but being able to learn how to overcome hardships life throws at you. I have had a lot of hardships in my family throughout the years as far as loss, illness, financial struggles, and separation; so rolling with the punches and always picking myself up and looking forward to what I can do to overcome this. I’ve also been very blessed with a great support system with my faith, family, and friends to help me navigate through these moments. 

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

Famous Dave’s 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Beef jerky/sticks 

What is your degree in? 

Kinesiology 

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

• Jesus- As mentioned earlier he is my role model and savior. I have so many questions I would love to talk to him about and listen to what he has to all tell me. 
• My Grandpa- He was a huge part of my life growing up and taught me many lessons before passing away when I was 9 years old so we got a lot of catching up to do. 
• Kobe Bryant- I have always been fascinated by his mentality and work ethic and want to hear a lot more about that.

What is your biggest weakness? 

Getting stuck on blocks for too long at times.