2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Johnathan Gonzalez, DB, Post University ​

• Name: Johnathan Gonzalez
• Position: Hybrid, SS,FS
• College: Post University ​​
• Height: 6”0
• Weight: 185
• Twitter: @JohnathangNN1
• Instagram: papi__jj

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

I’m the top prospect because there is nobody as versatile and high IQ in all three positions, nickel, strong, safety, and free safety.
Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded? There was a game against New Haven and we were up 20 and it came back second half you have to be patient when it comes to the game. Take a breath by breath we end up losing but the following week we end up winning fixing mistakes and the team was successful the very next week.

What are your hobbies outside of football? 

I vlog, Youtube a little, A LOT of doordash

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

I see myself playing all 3 positions FS, Nickel, and SS

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

Cancer and because my grandmother has it 

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

Handle coaching by taking the criticism and try to get better. Coaches know what’s best. You don’t get better talking back.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Anthony Johnson

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

I would choose all my dead friends. There are no longer here with me anymore because I wish they could see me play.

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

To be honest, I’m not sure I don’t really see myself getting benched and if I am, it’s because I’m reps.

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

I like to take a nap before my pregame, but most of the time I go outside before the game with my ladder to get my feet hot.

What is your favorite snack food? 

Reese’s

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

3-4

What is your degree in? 

I currently have my bachelors degree. I’m getting my masters

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

I will tell my mom pack everything and we leave in the hood today

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

I had a one on one in a slot, Man coverage I didn’t step and they ran a corner on me. He scored with 1 foot in the only td I gave up in college.

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

I’m not gonna give you songs I’m gonna give you artist, Tiffany, Hudson, Rod wave and Young NBA YoungBoy