2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Shalik Hubbard, OL, University of South Alabama

• Name: Shalik Hubbard 
• Position: Offensive Lineman 
• College:  University of South Alabama 
• Height: 6’4 
• Weight: 320 
• Twitter: @hubbardshalik 
• Instagram: @shalikhubbard 

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft?

My ability to run block and pass block very well. I had one of the highest pff grades for my position last year so now I’m just building on that. I’m very confident in my ability to run block and protect the quarterback at a very high level. 

Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?

I faced adversity my sophomore year of college when I had rhabdomylosis. I was in the hospital for a week and had to re learn how to walk. Fast forward to today I’m back 110% healthy and my legs are stronger than ever. 

What are your hobbies outside of football?

I enjoy things like fishing with my friends, spending time with family and playing video games 

What role do you see yourself playing at the next level? 

whatever role is needed from me to help a team win and be a contributor

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

If I could donate to one cause it would be world hunger. 

How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?

I handle it pretty well because I know that my coach knows I’m capable of doing it the correct way and I know they want the best for me. If a coach continues to help you they believe in you. If they stop talking to you that’s when you have a problem. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Devon Waller great football player but also a great chef 

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

Michael Jackson, LeBron James, Trent Williams (I choose them because my favorite nba player is LeBron, Michael Jackson is the most popular artist to ever walk the earth, I picked Trent Williams mainly because he is a dog. Very violent and aggressive. 

If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?

Injury 

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

Wake up eat a light breakfast, get stretched, manifest and affirmations, listen to music 

What is your favorite snack food?

Watermelon with lemon squeeze 

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?

I feel like I can fit and adjust to any scheme. If it is a zone scheme I feel confident getting in space and to the second level and dominating reach blocks, if it’s more power and gap scheme I’m very confident in my ability to pull and run block and if we are a pass heavy scheme I’m confident in my pass blocking ability, picking up twist and anchoring on bull rushes and moves

What is your degree in?

Interdisciplinary studies 

What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check?

A house.   

Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?

I recall  game where I messed up on a twist pickup and wasn’t on the same level with my tackle. I made sure from that mistake to make sure I get back vertical first and be on the same level so that didn’t happen again fast forward throughout the game they attempted the same twist I got back vertical and we picked up the twist perfectly for the rest of the game and season.