2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jalil Lenore, LB, Alabama State University

• Name: Jalil Lenore
• Position: Linebacker
• College: Alabama State University/ Central State University
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 230
• Twitter: therealjalil
• Instagram: Therealjalill

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

My ability to make game changing plays and create turnovers and my adaptability.

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

I am a leader on and off the field and I love getting to know all of my teammates so we can have a more cohesive unit.

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

I would donate to After school programs for students in under privileged communities. I really believe in the power of education and involvement because of the wonders it did for me.

Who was your role model?

Lebron James

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Chicago Bears

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Te’sean Smoot

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Hypocrites

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My Fifth Grade Teacher Mr. Maratea

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

Fracturing my ankle, getting back to being an All Conference player took countless hours in the dark and a lot of talks with God, but with his grace I was able to surpass even where I was before.

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

Coldstone

What is your favorite snack food?

Extreme Cheddar Goldfish

What is your degree in?

Masters in Business Administration

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

Lebron James~ I respect his life and all the things he did to achieve the goals he set out to do it would be the only person who would have me starstruck. Jay Z~ The infamous 500k or dinner with Jay Z argument, I would want to see how insightful and beneficial the conversation might be. Amos Woods~ My grandfather, and I would just want to hear one of his stories from when he was growing up one more time because I wanted to be like him for so long and I would want to show him all the things I’ve accomplished and the man I am since he passed.

What is your biggest weakness?

I don’t get along with negative people or guys who don’t take winning as seriously as I do, this is because I’m locked in 24/7 I don’t “relax” enough because I am always looking forward and at times I need to appreciate where I’m at in the moment.