2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Alassane Diouf, OL, Université de Montréal

• Name: Alassane Diouf
• Position: Offensive guard/ Center
• College: Université de Montréal
• Height: 6’02
• Weight: 305lbs
• Twitter: alassanediouf
• Instagram: dioufioo

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

I think what’s making me a top prospect is the fact that I’m very physical. I love getting in the trenches and doing the work that nobody wants to do. Also, I think I’m a very technical lineman. I’m 6’02 so I always try to improve my technique to beat the taller and stronger guys.

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

I always go all gas no brakes. I will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

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

Canadian Cancer Society. I know way to much people who passed away from cancer

Who was your role model?

My parents. Both did an incredible job and they still doing it

Who is your favorite NFL team?

49ers

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Bradley Nseka

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is when people complain about a situation but make no effort to change it. I believe if something bothers you, you should either work to improve it or accept it and move on

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

I’m lucky because I had a lot of great teachers but I think my history teacher in my first year of high school takes the spot

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

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, and the hardest moment in my life to overcome was losing my grandmother. She was a major source of love, guidance, and stability for me. Learning to move forward without her presence taught me resilience, gratitude, and the importance of cherishing the people we love while we have them.

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

I know I am not original but it has to be McDonalds

What is your favorite snack food?

Either chips or popcorn

What is your degree in?

In education, I want to be an history teacher

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

If I could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, it would be my grandmother, because I would love one more chance to talk with her and hear her advice; Nelson Mandela, for his resilience and ability to lead with forgiveness after immense adversity; Julius Caesar, to learn about leadership, strategy, and ambition at the highest level of history.

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is that I can be too hard on myself and, at times, I lack confidence. I set very high standards and can be overly critical when I don’t meet them, which sometimes makes me doubt myself.