2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Declan Williams, LB, University of Incarnate Word

• Name: Declan Williams 
• Position: Linebacker
• College: University of Incarnate Word
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 240 lbs
• Twitter: @DeclanWilliams3
• Instagram: @decwilliams._

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

I believe what makes me a top prospect at my position is my work ethic and my football IQ.

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

One thing NFL teams should know about me is that I’m first person in and the last person out. And I’m willing to do whatever it takes for the team to win.

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

One cause I would donate to is Autism research. I have two brothers that are autistic, so it’s something that I care deeply about.

Who was your role model?

My dad is my role model.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Philadelphia Eagles

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

The most underrated teammate on my team is Jameson Garcia

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is someone who isn’t clean.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher ever is my college professor, Dr. Raymond Blanton.

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

The hardest adversity I’ve ever had to overcome would have to be when one of my close friends committed suicide when I was a sophomore in high school.

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

Whataburger

What is your favorite snack food?

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

What is your degree in?

Corporate Communications

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

Jesus, because I would love to have dinner with my lord and savior. Ray Lewis because I would love to receive advice from him when it comes to football and my faith. Marcus Luttrell because he is a war hero and motivational.

What is your biggest weakness?

I would say my biggest weakness is my footwork at times.