2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jérôme Rancourt, QB, Western University

• Name: Jérôme Rancourt
• Position: QB
• College: Western University
• Height: 6’5”
• Weight: 260 lbs
• Twitter: @j_rancourt10
• Instagram: @rancourt.x

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

My versatility is my greatest asset. While I’ve primarily played quarterback throughout my career, this past season, I also took on the role of tight end. A comparable player in recent years would be Taysom Hill. My size, strength, and ability to play multiple positions make me a threat everywhere on the field.

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

I am the one gamble they could take a change on. I am still learning the ropes of playing TE, but the upside is massive. I am not scared to get out of my comfort zone, I left Quebec City to go study in English 10 hours away from home not knowing anyone there. Until this day this is probably the best decision I have ever made. I will also work toward my goal at any cost. Came over here wanted to be an engineer, but didn’t have the grades, got my grades up and four years later I will graduate as an engineer and an Academic All-Canadian. 

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

I would choose to support youth sports. I was fortunate enough to have parents who could support my sister and me through multiple sports, which helped us become better individuals through the lessons sports teach. Unfortunately, not everyone is as fortunate. This is why I am passionate about helping kids who lack the opportunities I had, enabling them to participate in various sports without the burden of financial stress.

Who was your role model?

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has always been a role model to me. Watching a fellow Québecois, chase his dream of playing professional football while simultaneously pursuing a high-level education in medicine is truly inspiring. Although I may not be a doctor, I am on the path to becoming a Civil Engineer while having the opportunity to compete as a professional football player.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Buffalo Bills, Love Josh Allen!

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Seth Robertson. His work ethic is impeccable; he’s always in the right position and understands the defenses better than they do themselves.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

When seedless oranges have seeds. 

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

I would say not getting in engineering my first year, but that did not stop me from getting it. Work hard in the classroom, got my grades up and made it to engineering.

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

Ashton

What is your favorite snack food?

Jalapenos Ms Vickies

What is your degree in?

Civil Engineering.

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

1. Tom Brady, the mental strength of the guy was out of this world and I would love to learn on how he became the man he is.
2. Isaac Newton, I mean I can barely understand the stuff this guy came up with centuries lates, I would love to know how he figured it all out.
3. My grandpa, who sadly passed away when I was 5. I have family members always tell me how proud he would be. Just a dinner to go over the last 20 years wouldn’t be enough but it would mean the world to know the man he was.