2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Tristan Thomas, RB, Kentucky State University

• Name: Tristan Thomas
• Position: Running Back
• College: Kentucky State University 
• Height: 5’9
• Weight: 185
• Twitter: Tristan2__
• Instagram: tristan330._

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

My Speed, Vision and Big Play ability I would say makes me a top prospect.

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

I would say getting injured this past year missing a couple games went to treatment recovered and scored 5 touchdowns the last two games of the year.

What are your hobbies outside of football? 

I play basketball, video games and hangout with family for my hobbies

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

I see myself being an All-Purpose Back at the next level also Special teams KR/PR.

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

I would donate to the children in need giving back with Food, Water or clothes.

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

I take criticism from coaching as they want me to get better, I just listen and correct what is asked

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

My most underrated teammate on my team is QB Justin Cox I would say

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

Lebron, Michael Jackson and Adam Sandler I would like to have dinner with because me and Lebron are from the same city, Michael Jackson is the best musician ever and Adam Sandler is my favorite actor

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

If I was benched tomorrow the reason would probably be i’m injured and the coaches trying to keep me out the game.

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

I make sure I get a good meal, stretch and get a good warm up in to get my confidence right before the game and prays

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snacks are gushers and lifesavers gummies

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

Best scheme i would say i fit in is Zone scheme and using the RB on routes out the back field or slot

What is your degree in? 

Sports management and business 

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

I would probably spend my first NFL check getting my mom and dad a new car to start it off.

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

I dropped a screen pass on third down while we was in a tight game next possession we ran the same play and i scored on a 64 yard run 

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

1. Hold me down NBA Youngboy
2. Stiff gang Lil baby
3. Finally rich Chief Keef