2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Devin Cross, RB, CSU-Pueblo

• Name: Devin Cross
• Position: RB
• College: CSU Pueblo
• Height: 5’7
• Weight: 170
• Twitter: Dcross20
• Instagram: da_cross20

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

My speed, lateral quickness, vision, durability, great pad level while running, can protect the QB in pass protection, explosive, can catch the ball, and I’m a decisive runner.

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

That I’m coming in to make the program better, and help the team win in anyway I can. 

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

Would be global hunger, education, and the environment I’ll donate to.

Who was your role model?

Kobe, Marshawn Lynch, Saquon Barkley, mom, and dad 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

The Eagles 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

We don’t have no underrated teammates. Everyone who was on the team was good. Glad I was apart of a great program!!!

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Not doing something the right way, or someone not trying hard enough to reach their goals. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher was My head coach Phil Vigil. He taught me many lessons not just as a player, but as a man.

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

I had to overcome the death of my grandmother who was the closest person to me and I was only a kid. When she passed I didn’t want to be a part of this world anymore. I promised I was gone work hard no matter what and take shots on myself no matter who don’t believe in me.

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

Would be Chick-Fil-A

What is your favorite snack food?

Skittles

What is your degree in?

Exercise Science 

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

Marshawn Lynch, Saquon Barkley, Kobe 

What is your biggest weakness?

My ADHD