2026 NFL Prospect Interview: Isaiah Courtois, OL, Indiana Wesleyan
- Name: Isaiah Courtois
- Position: OL
- College: Indiana Wesleyan
- Height: 6’2
- Weight: 275 pounds
- Twitter: @ZayCourtois
- Instagram: @zay.courtois
- Who is the NFL player you compare yourself the most to? Why is that?
I watch a lot of Eagles games, so I’d say Lane Johnson. I think his quick first set and anticipation skills are skills I try to emulate in my game. He also does a great job of being stacked and square in the run game and has patient hands in his set.
- What aspects of playing in the NFL do you find to be intriguing?
Being able to play the game I love as a profession is an unreal opportunity. I have wanted to be a professional athlete since I’ve been a kid. Playing in the NFL would give me more influence and opportunity than I have ever had. I strive to represent God, my family, and my loved ones in a positive way in all that I do. All of that in one sentence: the ability to create my own legacy.
- In what ways have you improved since last season?
Since last season, I’ve gotten stronger in the weight room and faster on the field. I also have grown into more of a leader with my actions on and off the field. This past spring ball allowed me to find the balance of improving as a player while also teaching and guiding my younger teammates.
- What is your favorite memory so far as a college football player?
My favorite memory has been winning our conference every year that I have been at Indiana Wesleyan. I love to compete and win. I also love when our rings get shipped in and I can show it off a little bit. I plan to make that 4 years in a row this season too.
- What is the most important thing you would like NFL scouts, coaches and general managers to know about you?
The first thing is that I am coachable. I am able to take criticism and then intentionally focus and improve on it. The next thing is that I love to put in work and then see the results of my effort. I strive to be better than the day before. The last thing is that I’m committed to what I do. When I commit to something, I complete it to the best of my ability and do so with an attitude of gratitude.