2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Adrian Owens Jr., LB, Tarleton State University

• Name: Adrian Owens Jr
• Position: ILB/Edge
• College: Tarleton State University 
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 225
• Twitter: @ferrariowens
• Instagram: @ferrariowens

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

My will to win. Leader. Elite processing speed. Versatile. Knowledge of the game. Fast learner. 

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

My ability to be aware and be ready for all situations using intense preparation techniques that have been instilled in me since I was a child. 

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

End world hunger

Who was your role model? 

My parents

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Tom Brady (TB12) Honorable Mention: Houston Texans

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Evan Chisholm 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Burping

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Ma. Brennam 

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

Getting suspended from Lamar. Not knowing what’s next.

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

Whataburger 

What is your favorite snack food? 

salted Peanuts

What is your degree in? 

Kinesiology 

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

My grandma, my cousin Alex, and my grandpa. I just wanted to last conversation as I’ve never got the chance to say goodbye.

What is your biggest weakness?

Plays with high pad level at times. Need to be more consistent