2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Gianni Green, DB, University of Guelph

• Name: Gianni Green 
• Position: DB
• College: University of Guelph 
• Height: 6”2 
• Weight: 205 lbs.
• Twitter: Giannigreen8
• Instagram: its1kshayyy

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

My speed is a big factor but I think my ball skills especially when that balls in the air it’s as much mine as it is the receiver’s

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

  Football is my life I’d die on that field and il do anything to help the team get better and win 

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

If I could donate anywhere it would be to cancer research of any kind 

Who was your role model? 

My role model is my mother she works hard everyday to make sure I can the life I do forever grateful 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Detroit Lions !!!!!!

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Jake “J5 “ Wamblot

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

People who ask obvious questions 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My gym teacher from elementary school 

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

One of the hardest moments in my life was dealing with a personal setback that really challenged my confidence. I had to rebuild my motivation and remind myself of my goals. It took patience and discipline, but I came out stronger and more focused. That experience showed me how much growth can come from tough situations

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

Red Lobster

What is your favorite snack food? 

Doritos 

What is your degree in? 

General Bachelor of Arts 

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

• Martin Luther King Jr. why even though with all that hate how was he still able to go through with his passion of his work 
• Deion Sanders I would love to learn from him about his dominance in the league and just soak up all the knowledge I can from him 
• Sean Taylor I want to know about his grit  effort and how he hit so hard with no fear 

What is your biggest weakness?

I’ve always been independent, which made it hard to ask for help when I needed it. But I’ve learned that collaboration leads to better results.