2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Keveionta Spears, DT, SMU

• Name: Keveionta Spears
• Position: DT
• College: SMU
• Height: 6’4
• Weight: 321
• Twitter: Keveionta
• Instagram: 650tay

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

First my ability to play in a 43 and 34 at 322. I played in a 4i, 0, and 3 tech. my will and intensity I play and desire to win every play.

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

My size and strength and learning from several experienced coaches!

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

I’m a run stopper that knows how to push rush I’m not just one dimensional. I pick up things well from new positions to game plans.

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

The cause I would donate to is some type of program that helps kids who have a rough childhood. The reason for it is because I once was the same one way.

Who was your role model?

Coach Casey Walker Sr. Is my role model bc we had similar journeys and through his example I developed into a much better player which gave me a greater opportunity that I’m still building on today!!

Who is your favorite NFL team?

I don’t have a favorite team I just like to watch the game

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Most underrated teammate is Aakil Washington

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Somebody that is lazy.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Coach Watson is my favorite school teacher because I learned a lot from him. He also was my middle school and high school coach.

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

My hardest moment in my life that I had to overcome is my mom passing when I was making the transition to Memphis.

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

Ruth Chris no doubt not even a second thought.

What is your favorite snack food?

I really don’t have a snack food but like a burger or tacos.

What is your degree in?

My degree is business administration.

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

My mom, My aunt, and George Soros

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is I wouldn’t consider it a weakness but something I would like to improve on is my pass rush.