2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Carter McElhany, WR/RS, Ouachita Baptist

• Name: Carter McElhany
• Position: WR/RS
• College: Ouachita Baptist
• Height: 5’7
• Weight: 175
• Twitter: McElhany31_
• Instagram: c.mcelhany1

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft? 

I feel like my kick return ability allows me to standout this draft.

Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?

A time I faced adversity and overcame it was in 2020 when one of my teammates passed mid season and we ended up winning the rest of our games.

What are your hobbies outside of football? 

Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with girlfriend/buddies, playing video games and golfing.

What role do you see yourself playing at the next level? 

I see myself primarily as a return specialist who can skill be a plug and play guy on offense.

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

I would donate to the breast cancer charity.

How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?

I feel like I handle coaching and criticism well. I’ve never been someone to talk back to coaches or ignore constructive criticism.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

I feel like Justin Crutchmer is the most underrated player on our team.

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

I would have dinner with my great grandma, Cooper Kupp and Jon Gruden.

If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?

 If I was benched tomorrow, I feel like it would be because of my size.

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

A typical pre-game routine for me is listen to music and stretch. I like to get out on the field and walk the whole field.

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack food is pretzels.

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

I feel like I fit best in a spread or spread option scheme.

What is your degree in? 

Business Administration 

What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check?

 I would buy a new car.

Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?

I dropped a wide open touchdown and ended up having one of my best games after that.

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

Dreams and Nightmares, In Between and Nine Ball.