2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Colin McKellar, LB, University of Regina

• Name: Colin McKellar
• Position: Linebacker
• College: University of Regina
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 225
• Twitter: ColinMckellar7
• Instagram: Colin_McKellar_

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

my athletic ability paired with my work ethic makes more a prospect, I have versatility to play inside and out of the box as a linebacker and have the speed to do so

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

I have loved football as a kid and I love being a student of the game. my focus is on the little things that make good players great

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

my mother has suffered from cancer in the past and is something that effects a massive amount of our population. so if I could donate to one cause it would be cancer research. 

Who was your role model?

my father got me into football at a young age as he played for a number of years at STFX playing both running bac and defensive back. I’ve looked up to him my whole life and I wouldn’t be here without him 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

the Seahawks baby 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

I would say Alex Gagnon is the most underrated player at the U of R. this is a kid that saw action as a true freshman at Simon Fraser university, one of the hardest workers I’ve been around and he pushes me on and off the Field every day of my life 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

people who don’t push themselves in the weight room. the weight room is something every athlete needs to embrace. if you want to be a great football player the weight room is where it all starts 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Todd Bernett was my grade 10 teachers at Vancouver College as well as the head coach of the football team. his goal was more then just to create great football players but to turn boys into good men. he cared for each and every one of his student and players and left a lasting impression. 

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

I would say my grade 12 year when we lost our football season to covid . I lost a chance to showcase my talents. moths later I suffered and ACL tear which made me look in the mirror and question if I would ever play football again. moths after then while I was in my first year at SFU not able to walk my mother was diagnosed with cancer. it was a straining and challenging year but me and my mother recovered and I believe it made me a more resilient football player and person. 

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

chipotle is the grates fast food chain ever created if I could eat that every meal of the day I would be Happy

What is your favorite snack food?

best snack food of all time are peanut M&M’s

What is your degree in?

I am in an economics degree

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

What is your biggest weakness?

I would say my biggest weakness is I prioritize football over pretty much everything else and I see it effecting other aspects of my life