2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: DaJean Wells, CB, Eastern Washington University

• Name:  DaJean Wells
• Position: Cornerback
• College: Eastern Washington University
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 184 lbs
• Twitter: dajeanwells3
• Instagram: dajeanwells

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

Being able to cover man-to-man against any receiver. I can play outside in the boundary with the taller WRs and in the slot with the more twitchy WRs. Just having that versatility of being able to cover any WR and make a play on the ball, and finishing plays. I have good twitch and speed, which allows me to run with anyone. I pride myself in good technique have it shows up on the field often. I have experience in playing nickel. My knowledge of the defense is very good, and I’m able to know what’s going on around me. I also possess good football instincts and an ability to feel out plays and use them to my advantage, making plays. Also coming from a smaller school, I have a chip on my shoulder, always having that mentality that I have to earn everything and do more. I’m really competitive. I’m not afraid to come down and fit a hole and make a tackle.

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

I’m a person who is willing to compete no matter the situation given to me. I will never stop competing through all the adversity. I am always striving to improve and willing to do anything to help the team succeed. I lead by example and always have that chip on my shoulder of having to earn everything and nothing is given to me. 

Who was your role model?

My parents are some of the biggest people I look up to and respect for all the sacrifices they have made for me, from moving to Seattle from New Orleans and the challenges that came with it. They have always taught me that an ” earned, not given” mentality of I have to work for everything. Marlon Jones Jr. is another person I look up to, just getting the chance to play with him at Eastern, and he has helped me become the player I am today. He always pushed me with football, whether it’s technique or let’s lock in when we were on the field together. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

I’m originally from New Orleans, so I’ve always had a love for the Saints. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Jaylon Jenkins. He plays nickel/ safety for us, and he can be one of the best DBs in the conference for a long time. He is so versatile and can play every position in the secondary if he has to. He is going to have a breakout year.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

When someone is lying to try to pretend to be someone they are not. Putting up a front of a life they don’t live. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Ms. Anima was my 6th-grade teacher, and she was really nice and supportive to me. She helped introduce me to reading books and that’s where I first started reading books series when I was younger. I also won student of the year in her class, so that is a memory that always sticks with me.

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

Some of the most challenging adversities I have overcome are having surgery and missing a whole off-season of training and spring ball. It was the year for me to earn a starting spot, and I was behind the curve of not having the same amount of reps as the other corners. I ended up having my most productive year and making a significant contribution to the team. I was able to overcome that and still have the year I wanted, not letting the surgery hold me back from becoming the person and player I wanted to be. 

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

Easily Canes, I’m a big Raising Cane’s fan. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Kiwis

What is your degree in? 

Exercise Science

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

Jesus Christ if the first one. I am a follower of Christ and being able to get a chance to sit down and have a conversation with him I couldn’t ask for anything more. I would just ask so many questions. Second would be my uncle that passed away. He is the older brother of my mother and I’ve never got a chance to meet him and he is someone I’ve always wanted a chance to get to know and meet. Lastly, I would like to have dinner with Malcolm X, I’ve always wanted to be able to sit down and pick out his brain with questions. I’ve a huge fan favorite of all the movies and documentaries and watched pretty much all of them.  

What is your biggest weakness? 

My biggest weakness is the level of competition I play at. People would say I play at a lesser competition and degrade the production I have because of it.