2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jayson Rouse, OL, Black Hills State
- Name: Jayson Rouse
- Position: Offensive Line
- College: Black Hills State
- Height: 6’4
- Weight: 305
- Twitter: jayson_rouse
- Instagram: jayrouse73
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
I’m a very athletic lineman who plays with violent intentions that wants to finish every defender into the ground.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I love film and breaking down games and I love practice especially Indy drills and I’m not afraid of competition
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Cancer research I’ve lost a lot of people I care about because of cancer.
Who was your role model?
One of my high school coaches, Gilbert Gardner, built strong relationships with all his athletes and students and genuinely cared about everyone. He’s the reason I want to get into coaching when it’s time for me to hang it up.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
New England Patriots.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Cooper Brown our defensive end.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Being late.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mrs. Holly Adams one of my history teachers in high school she’s very interactive in the classroom and makes it very fun for her students.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
When I was ineligible my sophomore and lost my scholarship due to grades but coach breske trusted me and let me become a walk on and earn my scholarship back.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Whataburger.
What is your favorite snack food?
Honey buns or gushers.
What is your degree in?
Exercise science
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
My grandfather on my dads side he is my biggest fan and support and my both my grandparents on my moms side my grandma passed before I could meet her and my grandpa passed when I was very young
What is your biggest weakness?
Overthinking what blitz is coming or defensive line games has caused me to be slow off the ball at times.
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