2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Noah Fenske, C, Southern Illinois

• Name: Noah Fenske
• Position: Center 
• College: Southern Illinois 
• Height: 6’5”
• Weight: 305
• Twitter: @nfenske53
• Instagram: n.j.f.53

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

My speed and versatility on the O-line. I’ve played every position in college starting games at left tackle and center and at Colorado coming in at guard. Having played all positions has helped me grow and understand the game. 

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

My resilience and hard work. 

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

Foster kids. Last summer my fiance and I were emergency care givers for a little girl and it was the best experience of my life.

Who was your role model? 

Dad, Mom, sister, brother, Casey Roddick (close friend), Dave Gray (close friend)

Who is your favorite NFL team?

New England or Minnesota 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Josh Fenske my brother

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Not wasting time life is to short. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Had a lot of great teachers but either Coach Mach, Mr. Pemble, Mr. Meisner, Mr. Meisner,Coach Frerichs really had all great teachers all the way through my time at New Hampton and I credit them for how hard of a worker I am. 

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

The loss of my step sister. 

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

Texas Road House

What is your favorite snack food? 

Pizza

What is your degree in? 

Bachelor’s of science 

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

1. Tom Brady (He’s the goat)
2. My fiancée (she’s a great time) 
3. My sister (we live far away and I don’t get to see her much)

What is your biggest weakness? 

Saying no or talking to long.