2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mikey Gray, DL, Kutztown University

• Name: Mikey Gray
• Position: DL
• College: Kutztown University 
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 270
• Twitter: MikeyGray18
• Instagram: mikeyy.g5

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

What makes me a top prospect is my versatility of playing any position on the Dline, ability to be coached, and willingness to play whatever role is needed in order to be a successful team.

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

A time I faced adversity was when I was on my way to class for a finals exam and right when I tried to pull of my car broke down. Instead of me coming up with an excuse to not go I proceed to walk to class and still got an A.

What are your hobbies outside of football?

Video games, listening to music, going on walks, volunteer work.

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

I see myself playing as a rotational player depending on the team that I am on but I ultimately want to play whatever role is needed from me.

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

I would donate to any youth foundation because I think it is very important to support the youth community as much as possible.

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

I handle coaching very well and I think that criticism is a great way to improve your game and team.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

I think the most underrated teammate we have is Craig Miller. He is a great athlete and great person off the field and he knows how to make everyone laugh. He definitely boost the morale in the locker room and I think that is very important for a 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 Kyrie Irving, Shaq, Mark Cuban because they are all very wise men and it would be great insight for me to share knowledge with entrepreneurs in the business world.

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

Injury

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

Wake up, pray, grab breakfast, get in the trainers while listening to slow music, clear my head by walking around, head to the stadium to warm up and listen to hype music, relax before game time.

What is your favorite snack food?

Sour candy

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?

I think I fit best in a 4-3 scheme but I can adapt to any scheme.

What is your degree in?

Business:Marketing 

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

Investments 

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

2025 season against Gannon I didnt trust the call and took the wrong gap because it was wide open. The next game against Shepherd we ran the same play, I trusted the call and got a sack.

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

Stir – Rylo Rodriguez, American Dream- Kodak Black, Trust in God