2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Deno Wardlow, DB, Charleston University

• Name: Deno Wardlow
• Position: Defensive Back
• College: Charleston University 
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 185
• Twitter: DenorisWardlow
• Instagram: @ukno.deno

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

I believe I’m a top prospect at my position because of my eye for the ball and my versatility. I’m a ball hawking Db that can play any position in the secondary. 

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

One thing teams should know about me is I’m a hardworking player that’s gonna give everything I have to my team and will always do my 1/11th. 

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

One cause I would donate too is to The American Stroke Association. 

Who was your role model? 

My role model was my father. I looked up to him and learned everything I know from him. 

Who is your favorite NFL team? 

My favorite NFL team is the New Orleans Saints

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

I believe we have many underrated players here at Charleston but to highlight one I would say is between two of our receivers Yves Bosmans and Devin Hobbs. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

 My biggest pet peeve is when someone is eating with there mouth open. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Ms. Marion my kindergarten teacher is my favorite teacher I’ve ever had. 

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

My most challenging part of my life I had to overcome was losing my father unexpectedly while I was away at school. 

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

Chick-Fil-A is my favorite fast food to eat so I would choose to have a CFA in my house. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

My go to snack would be a pack of skittles preferably a purple bag. 

What is your degree in?

Sports business 

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

Three people I would have a conversation with would be one my father because I never got the chance to say goodbye to him, the other two people would be Deion sanders and LeBron James because there my two favorite athletes ever. 

What is your biggest weakness?

People may think my biggest weakness is my size until they actually see me play.