2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Delshawn Petrosky, CB, Winona State
- Name: Delshawn Petrosky
- Position: CB/DB
- College: Winona State University
- Height: 6’1
- Weight: 190
- Twitter: @DellyPetrosky
- Instagram: @2.doe
Who is the NFL player you compare yourself the most to? Why is that?
I would compare my game to Jalen Ramsey because of his physicality and the grit he plays with. Growing up I was always compared to Troy Polamalu because of how good I could tackle and my long hair but since I play CB I always referred my game to Jalen Ramsey.
What aspects of playing in the NFL do you find to be intriguing?
What excites me the most is being able to compete on the highest level, showing people anything is possible & playing the game I’ve loved since a kid. Also playing on the TV for my grandma to see would be a great accomplishment.
In what ways have you improved since last season?
Mentally I’ve improved more than could ever imagine, so much has happened in this last season that tried to stop me or put a halt in my progress but i kept giving it everything I had and continue to push forward.
What is your favorite memory so far as a college football player?
My favorite memory would be when after a game acouple kids came up to me after a game and asked me for my gloves & it took me back to when I was growing up seeing college players and i would look at them as superstars, so that made me feel special because I always want to give back to the youth.
What is the most important thing you would like NFL scouts, coaches and general managers to know about you?
The most important thing to know about me is I’m from Youngstown Ohio & I come from nothing. Football is my passion and i’ve always told myself i was going to the NFL since I was 8 years old. Nothing will come between me and reaching my goals.