2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Will Spain, LS, University of Houston

• Name: Will Spain
• Position: LS
• College: University of Houston
• Height: 5’ 11”
• Weight: 220 lbs
• Twitter: @therealjwill37
• Instagram: @will_spain_41

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

Teams will have a hard time finding a snapper as consistent as I am at both punt and field goal snaps, while also have an offensive line background to help with protection.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

If you want a guy who will be consistent in every aspect of life both on and off the field and holds himself at an elite level of expectation then I’m your guy.

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

To find a cure for cancer. As someone who’s had multiple people be diagnosed with cancer in my life, I’ve seen the damage this disease does and want and end to it forever. 

Who was your role model?

My father. No one works as hard as he does and he came from nothing. To be as successful as he is from his situation is the definition of an underdog story.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

America’s team baby. The Dallas Cowboys.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Since I’m just not transferring to Houston I’ll refer to an old Troy teammate and say John Butler. John never got to play much on defense but worked his butt off to be an absolute contributor on special teams.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

People who are late. I hate being late and unless the reason is really prominent I hate people being late. It’s disrespectful to everyone there and their time.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Dr. Brandon Stewart a professor in political science at Troy is by far the most impactful teacher I’ve had in my life to date.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

Fracturing my tibia my sophomore year at APSU before fall camp and losing my starting job that year due to that really brought a lot of darkness into my life. Overcoming that to get where I am today took a lot of hard work and perseverance.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

I’ll go on the expensive side and say Texas Roadhouse. I love steak and pretty much could have it for dinner every night.

What is your favorite snack food?

Kettle cooked salt and vinegar chips

What is your degree in?

Political Science with a focus in Pre-Law.

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

I’d have to go with Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, and Michael Jordan. Three of the best athletes to every play their sport and I’d love to pick their brain into their daily routines and what within them drove them to be so great.

What is your biggest weakness?

I’d say my biggest weakness is doubting myself. I have to remind myself I have put the work in and have performed at the highest level before and I always overcome any doubt after.