2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jaxxon Brashear, OLB, University of Ottawa
- Name: Jaxxon Brashear
- Position: Outside Linebacker
- College: University of Ottawa
- Height: 6’1
- Weight: 220lbs
- Twitter: Blackjax21
- Instagram: Blackjax.21
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
My versatility makes me standout, I played corner for 3 years, safety for 2 years and Linebacker for 2 years now. I am a physical player that can move in space and go sideline to sideline as well as cover receivers
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
If I have an opportunity, I take it. I love being in pressure situations. I rise above instead of shying away.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
KidSport
Who was your role model?
My role Model growing up was my dad. He played professional hockey, and I always wanted the same path. He showed me the beauty of being passionate for a sport and making a career out of it.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
LA Rams
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Souleymane Camara
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When playing sports, even as friendly competition, people who don’t try properly and mess around. I don’t mind having fun but if your going to play a sport in a game, make it a fun and competitive one.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Jean Francois Chapman
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The biggest adversity would be Covid year, we trained through zoom calls from home for a year to get our season cancelled afterwards. The hardest part was staying motivated without playing any football and staying at home.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
St Hubert
What is your favorite snack food?
Bacon Jerky Strips
What is your degree in?
Social Sciences
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Ronnie Coleman, Brian Dawkins and Mike Tyson
What is your biggest weakness?
Cheesecake
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