2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jack Cobb, LB, University of Guelph

• Name: Jack Cobb
• Position: Linebacker/Edge 
• College: University of Guelph
• Height: 6’3
• Weight: 220
• Twitter: Jackcobb55
• Instagram: jackcobb__

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

What makes me a top prospect at my position is my versatility. I can play as both an interior and outside linebacker, and also have effective passrush abilities that make me a very versatile player in multiple defensive packages. I am also a sideline to sideline player with my lateral speed which allows me to get action on most plays. A play that I am not involved in is a personal failure in my eyes, I am relentless and want to be involved as much as humanly possible. I am very coachable and use every single pointer or critique I receive to improve my game. 

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

I am an extremely hard worker, I bring the same energy to a film session that I do to a game or practice. I understand what hard work does to improve your craft, and I never skip a rep. No matter what role I am asked to play, I give 100% effort, stay coachable, and take pride in doing the little things right. I’m the kind of player who will outwork expectations, lead by example, and hold myself accountable no matter the circumstances. I am relentless both on and off the field and I’m not just committed to improving myself physically, but also mentally and emotionally as a teammate and competitor. 

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

If I could donate to one cause in the world, it would be to end world hunger. The thought of families, especially young children, going to bed hungry or trying to concentrate in school without having eaten is truly heartbreaking. No one should have to live day to day without knowing where their next meal is coming from. Food is a basic human necessity, yet millions of people around the world struggle to access it. Hunger not only affects physical health, but also impacts education, economic development, and entire communities’ futures. 

4. Who was your role model? 

My role model is a perfect combination of my Mom and Dad. Together, they have shaped who I am in every aspect of life. From my mom, I learned compassion, resilience, and the importance of staying grounded no matter what life throws at you. From my Dad, I inherited discipline, a relentless work ethic, and a never quit mentality. He taught me to keep my mouth shut and lead by example, and to stay focussed on my goals. They have both made tremendous sacrifices to give me the opportunities I have, and I carry their values with me everyday. 

5. Who is your favorite NFL team?

Las Vegas Raiders. My Dad is a Raiders fan so I really had no other choice than to be one myself. They are a team that I like to replicate my playstyle to, as they are tough and relentless.

6. Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

The most underrated teammate at my School is running back Mason Duvall. Mason is an extremely hard runner, and is a blue collar guy that never quits on a play. His ability to hit the hole hard makes him tough to both read, and play against in practice. Funny enough, the hardest I have ever been hit in my football career is still against Mason in an Oklahoma drill. It’s always amazing to watch Mason Chip outside linebackers and edge guys as most of the time he completely lays them out. 

7. What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is slow drivers. I’m a busy guy and do not like to get caught up in traffic or behind slow drivers. 

8. Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My grade 5 teacher Mr. Munshaw from John. T. Tuck public school. 

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

Injury is something that affects lots of players and it surely affected myself. I broke a small bone in my wrist called the scaphoid. The scaphoid bone receives a very limited amount of blood, making the healing process longer and more challenging. In the middle of my second year, I found out I broke my scaphoid bone and would have to wear a club around my wrist. After seeing a couple different doctors, I was told after playing the next 3 games that even a club wouldn’t protect it and I would have to sit out the remainder of the season. After being taken out of the starting lineup due to my injury, I was finally able to return to play during spring camp, where I re-broke my scaphoid in a scrimmage against Laurier. This really impacted my following season and my mindset as it completely threw me off course. I had a slower season in my third year, which was a wake up moment for me. I worked as hard as I possibly could this past off season and was awarded the “self made man” award which is given to the hardest working player of the offseason. 

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

I would definitely have to go with chipotle, not only is it healthy, but it is a great post workout meal due to its high protein content and fresh ingredients. 

11. What is your favorite snack food? 

My favourite snack food is Swedish Berries.

12. What is your degree in? 

My degree is bachelor of commerce, majoring in marketing management. 

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

1. Bo Jackson because in my eyes he is the greatest athlete to ever walk the earth. Would love to discuss his athletic career.
2. Warren Buffet, to learn about his investment strategies. I am very interested in the business field and would love to pick his brain on some of his strategies and thoughts as it pertains to money and investment. 
3. Kobe Bryant, because he’s a role model of mine when it comes to work ethic. I am a strong believer in the fact that hard work produces results, and would love to have a discussion about discipline and sacrifice with Kobe Bryant. 

14. What is your biggest weakness? 

My biggest weakness is that I can sometimes be overly critical of myself. I hold myself to very high standards and expect perfection, which can occasionally lead to frustration. This frustration can lead me to be too hard on myself which can really impact me negatively where I have to stop everything and re ground myself to get back in control. Over time, I have been working on embracing mistakes as a part of the growth process, focusing more on the progress I am making, and learning how to give myself grace when things don’t go perfectly.