2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Koby Gross, TE, Ball State

• Name: Koby Gross 
• Position: Tight End
• College: Florida A&M/BALL STATE
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 240
• Twitter: Koby13k
• Instagram: Kobygrxss

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

My versatility at the TE position! To be able to make guys miss with the ball in my hands along with My route running ability and physical play!

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

NFL TEAMS should Know they will be getting a competitor along with a PLAYMAKER and someone that can keep the locker room in good spirits all the time! 

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

Homeless shelters

Who was your role model? 

My grandfather! 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Raiders

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

QIAN MAGWOOD

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Not following through with things!

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Brian Botteen

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

Going through some injuries early on in my career was hard to overcome and stay positive!

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

Hell’s Kitchen!

What is your favorite snack food? 

Beef Jerky

What is your degree in? 

Criminal Justice 

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

Adam Sandler, Allen Iverson, and Ice Cube! Adam Sandler is one of my favorite actors along with Ice cube who also makes music! Allen Iverson was my favorite Basketball player growing up as a kid. It would be cool to pick their brains and learn a few things from those people!

What is your biggest weakness? 

Letting things go and trying to drag stuff that doesn’t need to be dragged anymore