2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Marques Watson Trent, LB, Nebraska

• Name: Marques Watson Trent
• Position: ILB
• College: Nebraska
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 225
• Twitter: _mw23__
• Instagram: finessin_marmar

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

Experience and Production. I played in 61 games starting 50 of them. I have 404 tot 28.5 tfls 8 sacks 2 ints 6 pbu 6 ff. For me I’ve experienced every situations and made plays in those situations, so as far as transition from college to NFL I believe I’m prepared to do so … I’ve been a 2 time captain and truly believe that’s another part of my purpose in this game is to be an example of what a man of God looks like with in our sport. 

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

That I am a man of God and that I believe winning is more important than individual stats and awards… I also believe in process over outcome 

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

Mental Health would be my number 1 priority … I’ve experienced that with in my family and truly would love to be apart of cause to help those who struggle with that 

Who was your role model? 

My mom and father are my role models , from the very beginning they showed me that you can live a fun Christian lifestyle and showed me how to over come challenges and adversity 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Seahawks 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Javin Wright 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Lazy people and clutter 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. McCowen, my High School math teachers

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

I would say this year has been a great example of that, at the start of my season I torn my labrum and ruptured my quad so had to battle that , my biological father actually went jail so that was very tough and I almost lost my youngest brother to a terrible car accident… so battling all that in silence has been tough but I was able to persevere and finish my career the right way giving 100% effort 

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

Chipotle, fresh and healthy food that’s fire 

What is your favorite snack food? 

BBQ sunflower seeds and twizzler pull apart 

What is your degree in? 

ACCOUNTING 

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

RAY LEWIS STEVE JOBS AND KOBE BEAN BRYANT, would love to learn about success and what it took   from these successful people in their respected fields 

What is your biggest weakness?

I would say the pass game is where I will be focusing this off season rather it’s in zone or man , I would love to be more explosive in my breaks and be able to defend my zone with great depth and leverage on the eyes of the qb depending on if its 3 step , boot , play action , 5 step … would love to also make more plays on the ball in coverage.