2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Antonio Epps, S, Duquesne University

• Name: Antonio Epps
• Position: Safety
• College: Duquesne University
• Height: 5’10 
• Weight: 190
• Twitter: aepps05
• Instagram: antonio_epps

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

I believe my iq and play recognition is what makes me a top prospect. Being able to see and diagnose the playbook and plays as they happen.

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

NFL teams should know about me is that they will get a relentless, hard worker who will do anything to get on the field wherever that may be. 

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

I would donate to world hunger and homelessness. I hate seeing people suffer. 

Who was your role model?

My role models would be my mom and dad. Tbey have done everything for me. They sacrificed a lot for me. They deserve the world. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

My most underrated teammate would be TJ Jones. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is people being loud as soon as I wake up. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher ever would be Mr. Digiorgio from high school. 

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

The biggest thing I had to overcome was when I broke my leg twice in the same place at the ages of 5 and 6. I was told I would never walk or run or play sports the same again. So I had to do a lot to get back to where I am now. 

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

I would choose WingStop for sure. 

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack food is goldfish crackers. 

What is your degree in?

My degree will be in Journalism. 

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

I would choose Jesus Christ, Lebron James, and Chris Brown

What is your biggest weakness?

I think my biggest weakness is getting in my head too much. Whenever I make mistake I take it as its the biggest thing in the world and I want to never do it again. Even though, mistakes happen.