2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Joseph Pace, S, Campbell University

• Name: Joseph Pace “Jojo“ 
• Position: Safety 
• College: Campbell university 
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 196
• Twitter: Josephpace5x
• Instagram: jojo.jamm1

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

• Do Alley run safety 
• Cover safety in the slot 
• Run fit 
• Communication on the field 
• Range 
• Eye discipline good feet & technique 

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

• Character is great on the field and off the field 
• Student of the game / High IQ level as a defensive player 
• Team leader / wants to be dominant on special teams 
• God first / Head down working hard daily 
• Take care of body 
• In the community 

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

• Donate to the kids and family’s in need back home where I’m from and people in the area where I attended college 
• Also kids with any cancer or heart health issues 

Who was your role model? 

• My mother growing up she was always god first and hard working 
• Athlete wise – Ray Lewis 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Seahawks/ Steelers 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

• Randal King 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Not being able to do athletic workouts or any sports when I’m bored 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My English teacher in high school Mr.Dod 

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

I believe that adversity causes some men to build and others to break but it comes on any journey in life , it can build character by overcoming a situation you thought you weren’t able to come out of ! I had to overcome come not being offered by any division 1 schools out of high school and only playing 1 year in high school Because of moving issues back home , but God change things now I’m living what I prayed for! 

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

Most likely Chipotle/Mexican Grill 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Gushers 

What is your degree in?

Bachelor degree Arts & sciences Criminal justice

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

• Grandpa because he always gave me great keys in life and passed away when I was younger 
• Uncle big Damion passed away & would love to have dinner with him because he put a football in my hands and made me eager to play ! 
• Ray Lewis because I like his words of wisdom and his mindset in life and in football 

What is your biggest weakness?

• Putting other people before me because of my heart for people