2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Ethan Rennels, DT, Concord University
- Name: Ethan Rennels
- Position: DT
- College: Concord University
- Height: 6’2
- Weight: 340
- Twitter: ethan_rennels
- Instagram: Allnew_era.10
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
I would say how agile and quick I am for my size. I can be that guy in the middle that dominate in the run game and also be able to run twist at a affective level to apply pressure.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
That I am extremely coachable and also I understand the game when in game.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would definitely donate to hunger. I feel that everyone should have the right to be able to have access to food.
Who was your role model?
I would have to say my trainer and friend Donavan Manning. He has helped me in more than one way on the field and in life.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Houston Texans
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
The most underrated teammate at my school is I would say Micheal Herbert who is our bandit.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people try to come to me about other people especially teammates talk about them negatively to me and hate on them.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mrs. Teresa Baker
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
When me and my family were facing eviction due to money. Then it got to the point where I thought I was Gonna have to drop out and help out. Then one thing after the other kept happening and it became something to help motivate me.
What is your favorite snack food?
Beef jerky or chips and dip
What is your degree in?
RBA and I plan on getting my masters in education
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- JJ Watt because he is my goat of Defensive lineman and my favorite player all time.
- Adam Sandler to ask him questions about what he did in life to help get his friends famous too.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger because he has been one of my ideals since I was a kids.
What is your biggest weakness?
I would say it takes me longer than it should to accept harsh realities about my myself.
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