2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Malik Aliane, OL, University of New Mexico

• Name: Malik Aliane
• Position: OL
• College: University of New Mexico
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 315
• Twitter: malik_aliane
• Instagram: jvst_leek

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

Versatility I have tape at all positions on the line

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

Coming out of France my freshman in Juco I was a 5th string. I was at military school with no friends. I would get only 2-3 reps max during practice. I did not travel and didn’t suit up. And I struggled with English at first. So I knew I had to change something if I wanted to accomplish things in my career. I started hitting 3 extra lifts a week and I waited at night for the coaches to leave the facilities to go hit the field. I started asking questions to my vets and developed a great relationship with my OL coach by watching film with him.

What are your hobbies outside of football?

Listening and making music,WWE ,soccer and basketball 

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

 Very reliable vet you want to have on your roster  

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

Men’s and athletes mental health 

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

I like hard coaching, it really makes me focus I think criticism is important because as a player it can make or break you. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Mercury Swaim may be undersized but very smart and plays with consistency and effort 

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

1. Trent Williams he’s the greatest offensive lineman of all time in my opinion 
2. John Cena the greatest pro wrestler of all time, I would love to know how do you stay at the top for so many years.
3. Damien Lewis As an undersized lineman he is a good guard in the nfl.

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

Inconsistency in my play, I think the number one thing coaches look for in a player is consistency and execution. 

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

As soon as I get in the locker room I take a shower, go on the field roll out, start with 5 kneeling sets take 5 45 sets 5 vertical sets 5 jump sets and finish with 15-20 strikes on the goal post

What is your favorite snack food? 

Rice crispy treat

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

I feel like I fit best gap scheme/downhill 

What is your degree in? 

Political science with a minor in management 

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

I want to buy a property for my mom back in France