2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Darryl Minor Jr., LB, Sul Ross State University

• Name: Darryl Minor Jr.
• Position: LB
• College: Sul Ross State University 
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 230
• Twitter: Darrylminor_
• Instagram: Darrylminorjr

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

Feel that I’m a hybrid linebacker I can do it all just need the right fit for my play style and someone to trust they eyes

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

They should know that I’m a dawg and that I’m still playing ball no matter the level and I’m hungry because I know my abilities 

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

The youth 

Who was your role model? 

My father he played RB in the NFL for Washington redskins that’s why my first position was RB

Who is your favorite NFL team?

I don’t really have a favorite team but I will say Dallas cowboys 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Darryl Minor Jr. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs. Chidester

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

Going thru the waiver process in 2023 and just waiting on my turn to shine 

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

Whataburger 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Hot fries 

What is your degree in? 

Bachelor of liberal studies

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

Mike Epps that would be the funniest day of my life for sure . Jackie Robinson To learn about breaking barriers and handling pressure with grace. Adrian Peterson because he my favorite player growing up .

What is your biggest weakness? 

I wouldn’t say I have a biggest weakness but I can definitely improve on everything as everyone can