2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Myles Slusher, DB, Purdue

• Name: Myles Slusher
• Position: Defensive Back
• College: Purdue
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 204
• Twitter: @mylesslusher
• Instagram: @mylesslusher

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

What makes me a top prospect in my position is my versatility, I can play multiple positions in the backend and I have great instincts.

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

They should know I’m a very passionate player. Off the field I’m more of a quiet person but on the field your going to see a vocal leader 

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

A cure for breast cancer because my grandmother was a breast cancer survivor

Who was your role model? 

Minkah Fitzpatrick

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Cowboys or Eagles 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Smiley Bradford 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Black shoes with white laces 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Ms. Anjelica 

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

Last year, I would say, was my hardest moment in life. Going from playing football and being in that scheduled lifestyle to everything completely changing definitely was hard, but I would say it helped me in a way I didn’t expect it to. It made my mind stronger and shaped me for the better. Just knowing everything can become nothing so fast made me realize how blessed and lucky I am to have this gift and to still be able to get back up and compete at the highest level. 

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

Definitely Texas Roadhouse 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Welch’s fruit snacks 

What is your degree in? 

 Interdisciplinary studies 

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

1. My grandmother Imra Jean: I would just want to talk to her about life and I would want her to see how I’ve grown up and how I’ve matured into to person I am today 
2. My cousin Ryan Slusher: He was my number 1 supporter always and never turned his back on me. He was always a call away and I could count on him for any and everything 
3. My younger self: I would just want to tell myself all the lessons I’ve learned through all the adversity I’ve faced. I would tell myself our dreams are coming true and to always remember that being patient is a talent. 

What is your biggest weakness?

Being too hard on myself