2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jaylen Coleman, LS, Johnson C. Smith

• Name: Jaylen Coleman 
• Position: Long Snapper 
• College: Johnson C. Smith 
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 250
• Twitter: DrJ2021wchsLB
• Instagram: Dr.J_49

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

I believe it’s because of my hard work I started out as a walk on at my hometown school of UIndy but needed a change of scenery so I went to Johnson c smith and I believe if you’re good enough doesn’t matter the division they’ll find you and you’ll get a chance and I think if I just put my mind to it I’ll earn a shot at the league 

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

I think they should know that I’m gonna work day after day and I will always laugh and have fun and will always have a smile on my face no matter what the outcome and situation is 

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

Something with blood clots because that’s how my mom passed away was a blood clot in her leg got to her lungs while she was sleeping 

Who was your role model?

I always looked to my mom she’s my biggest role model along with my dad he shaped me to be the man I am today and I thank both of them for that they really paved the way for me 

Who is your favorite NFL team? 

Los Angeles Chargers 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Andrew Hirst he’s only a freshman but he’s from London really good punter he’s been fun to snap with and I think he’s gonna open eyes as his college career goes along 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

People smacking while eating food like it’s not that good to do that lol 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Chef Yount is my favorite she was my culinary teacher in high school that’s how I got into culinary 

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

Losing my mom and my grandma 6 months apart in the same year that really hurt me I lost my mom 3 months before I graduated high school and grandma 3 months into college 

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

Probably in and out I’ve had it only twice and it’s so good to me being from Indiana 

What is your favorite snack food?

Chobani flip yogurt or smart food popcorn 

What is your degree in?

Sports Management 

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

Kobe Bryant because I love his game and his work ethic I have to know the secret Luke Rhodes because he’s my favorite long snapper and lastly is and Walter Payton because he’s my dads favorite player 

What is your biggest weakness?

Running I would say I’m not the fastest but I can get down the field and avoid blocks