2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Nolan Ziegler, LB, Ferris State

• Name: Nolan Ziegler
• Position: LB/RB
• College: Notre Dame/Ferris State
• Height: 6’3
• Weight: 235
• Twitter: nolanziegler24
• Instagram: nolanziegler24

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

I am a versatile athlete and can play either way at next level. Pro level athlete who is willing to contribute on special teams and make big explosive plays.

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

Having health set backs and determined to find a way to overcome them and still be the best competitor on the field.

What are your hobbies outside of football? 

Writing, reading, family time, video games, video games, self care.

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

LB or Running back and a big contributor for special teams. Whatever the team needs.

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

Holistic mental health research and communication 

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

Take it for what it is and correct what I need to do

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Wyatt Bower

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

Jesus, Shaquille O’Neil, and Adam Sandler 

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

Stretch eat listen to music review assignments and enjoy the moment and get ready to compete.

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

Athletic MLB role or a big back/ TE run scheme system but can also catch routes. (Lead Michigan in receiving touchdowns senior year of high cool. 

What is your degree in? 

Artificial intelligence and design.

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

Index funds.

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

Missed a tackle then when ball came back my way made a big play for loss.

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

All of the lights, never stop, fight the feeling.