Wayne Favors III, CB, Delaware State | 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview
Delaware State cornerback Wayne Favors III enters the 2026 season as one of the premier defensive backs in HBCU football and one of the top returning players in the MEAC. After earning Second Team All-MEAC honors in 2025, he was selected to the 2026 Preseason All-MEAC First Team and is expected to be among the conference’s elite defenders this fall. A respected leader with a team-first mentality, Favors has become a vital member of the Hornets’ program through his consistency, toughness, and willingness to do whatever is asked of him to help his team succeed. The talent of Favors was on full display during Delaware State’s 2025 matchup against Howard, when he earned MEAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after returning an interception 91 yards for a touchdown, showcasing his exceptional speed, instincts, and game-changing playmaking ability.
A versatile defensive back capable of excelling at cornerback, nickel, or safety, Favors possesses the positional flexibility that modern defenses covet. He is a physical, high-motor competitor who plays with confidence near the line of scrimmage while remaining poised, disciplined, and instinctive in coverage. His exceptional speed allows him to close passing windows quickly, recover when challenged vertically, and create explosive plays after taking the football away. His football IQ is one of his defining traits, properly recognizing offensive formations and route concepts before decisively attacking the football. His experience and instincts position him to lead the Delaware State secondary this season, while his combination of physicality, intelligence, competitiveness, and athleticism makes him one of the top HBCU defensive prospects to watch this fall.
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