2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mauloa Wells, CB, University of Sioux Falls

• Name: Mauloa Wells
• Position: CB
• College: University of Sioux Falls (D2)
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 180
• Twitter:  @MauloaWells
• Instagram: W3llss

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

I have elite knowledge of the game with great  Football IQ, Flawless Technique, Tackling, my versatility to play Corner and Nickel along with covering receivers in open field 1v1 

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

One thing NFL teams should know about me is that when my name is called, best believe I will perform to my best ability and being coachable all around. 

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

I look to donate children who are living in poverty or children that come from low income households who don’t got leverage to resources, food, hygiene, clothes and etc…

Who was your role model? 

My dad and my grandpa would be my role model. He was someone who I’d can always depend on when it came to need for advice about life, school or the sport that I’m in, they’d both have the answers to my unanswered questions.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Dallas Cowboys

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Most underrated teammate at my school is Ryan Ziegelbauer offensive lineman

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is people who never tell the truth/ sugarcoat things.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My sixth grade teacher Mrs. Butler

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

The hardest moment in my life I’ve overcame was stepping down and Decommitting from Houston Christian University a D1 school and sitting out that year while my Grandma passed away with Pulmonary Lung Cancer.

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

In n out hands down, it’s one the best burger spot in the west coast. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack is Hot Cheetos 

What is your degree in? 

I have a degree in kinesiology and working to get my second degree in media studies with a minor in event management and social media marketing 

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

Kobe Bryant, My Grandma, and My JUCO Teammate EJ (all passed away). Why because Kobe became a big influence in my life to always stay motivated, for my grandma she had always became my biggest support system and not speaking to her on her last days is something I wish I could get back. Lastly EJ was another older brother back at Mt.Sac (Juco) to me who always wanted best for me and looked out for me.

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is being impatient