2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jayvian Allen, RB, University of North Alabama
- Name: Jayvian Allen (Juice Allen)
- Position: RB
- College: University of North Alabama
- Height: 5’7
- Weight: 200
- Twitter: jay2allen
- Instagram: juiceallen_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
-my ability to mold to any system I’m put into. My determination to be the best at whatever position or role I play on the team to make the team better. Coachable, Disciplined and consistent player.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
-I’m always team first and I’m willing to do whatever it takes for the TEAM to be successful
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
-Outreach programs in my community to help young men and women achieve their life goals and show them the correct way to achieve them.
Who was your role model?
-My older brother Devaughn Allen
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
-Kaleb Brown (Defensive linemen)
What is your biggest pet peeve?
-Loud chewing
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
-Matt Cellan
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
-Having to watch my parent get up everyday and work for me and my siblings even tho they have autoimmune diseases that prevent most people from working.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
-Any mexican restaurant
What is your favorite snack food?
-Watermelon with lemon and salt
What is your degree in?
-Exercise Science
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Friend Danyel Saint Louis he passed when we were 17. Was a gifted undersized basketball player that was a hustler and always told me where I would end up in life even if I doubted myself.
- Barry Sanders just so I could take small tips that made him the best running back ever especially with me and him being the same size.
- Jimmy Jones my grandfather that I don’t get to see or talk to much but I love him to death and I miss all the memories we made when I was a younger kid and he also is another person that always tells me I’m going to make it. Keep the main thing the main things.
What is your biggest weakness?
-Over thinking
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