2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Quin Cassidy, OL, McMaster University

• Name: Quin Cassidy 
• Position: Offensive Line 
• College: McMaster University
• Height: 6’4
• Weight: 300
• Instagram: quincassidy22

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

– My versatility on the offensive line allows me to play any of the 5 positions. Having the athleticism to play tackle while also being strong enough to play inside is one of my biggest strengths. After playing tackle for the last few seasons I am able to easily adapt to interior positions. My physicality allows me to succeed in the run game and move defensive linemen off the line of scrimmage. Not only does this help me in the run but I bring a level of aggression to pass blocking that holds the pocket. I am able to read blitzes very easily from extensive time spent in the film room. I obsess over opponents to learn their tendencies to give myself an edge. I love perfecting my craft and studying the game to improve in every way possible and always play my best football. I believe I put in more work than anyone else at my position and am obsessed with this game. 

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

– I faced adversity In the past season when I had to leave a game with an injury that ended up keeping me off the field for the next two weeks. Our trainer thought that it was possible I would be out for much longer than that but i did everything possible to get back on the field. From rehab every day to exercises, I did what ever I could to get back to playing. I attacked my recovery and made sure that I finished the season strong. I ended up healing very quickly and returned to play some of my best games for the rest of the season. 

What are your hobbies outside of football? 

– Outside of football I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I also really enjoy working out, I find strength training fun and am always trying to improve. I enjoy golfing with friends and spending time outside. 

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

– I believe I have the ability to make an impact early in my career, my physicality allows me to play with anyone. I want to learn from the best and continue to develop into a leader on the field. I believe I have the IQ too mesh with any system and find chemistry with any unit. 

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

– I would donate to Cancer research as it is something that has effected my family in past years.

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

– I think criticism is good as I believe that to be improving you must always be changing and this can only come through coaching. I have been critiqued my entire life and have learned to role with it and always use it for improvement. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

– Rylen Blasco. I think that he is one of the smartest offensive lineman that we have. He understands schemes very well and communicates very efficiently. He is able to read pressure before it comes from spending time in the film room. For being a shorter player he uses his leverage to his advantage and is able to dent the line of scrimmage. He does the work when no one is looking and will always come to do extra work when the lights are off. If I need someone to do steps or drills with he is the first one to show up.

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

– lane Johnson, Jason Kelce, Quenton Nelson. 

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

– Probably playing through an injury.

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

– I like to get to the stadium early for a home game and be surrounded by teammates. I listen to music the whole time through my headphones and go out to the field before I get taped to stretch and roll out. While doing this I watch the other team for opponents I have been watching in film all week and begin visualizing success. I go over plays in my head while looking at specific players to get comfortable before the game begins. I then go in and get taped and put my lowers on well before the game to get comfortable in them. I have a couple snacks to fuel up and than begin to visualize again and dial in my focus. Before the walk out I typically feel nervous so I hype up teammates to get it out and then once I step on the field I feel invincible. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

– Uncrustables for sure.

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

– I love to Run the ball but I believe I can fit into any scheme.

What is your degree in? 

– Sociology

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

– I would give my parents a large portion of it than the rest would be put away for investments and savings. 

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

– In my second year I went up against a very skilled player who is now in the CFL. Being young and my second game starting I was definitely in over my head. In the first quarter he got a clean sack against me and I had to watch it happen. This woke me up and I played the rest of the game without letting up another one. After this game I felt that if I could block that opponent, then I could block anyone and have only improved since that moment. This game made me a better player and and allowed me to understand the level I needed to be at a young age. 

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

1. One – Metallica 
2. Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd 
3. Man in the box – Alice in chains