2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Aabiyas Wakes, CB, Pittsburg State University

• Name: Aabiyas Wakes
• Position: Corner
• College: Pittsburg State University 
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 200
• Twitter: _Treyward22 
• Instagram: bigsgward

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

I pass the eye test, and i’m capable and willing, and through the first 3 games of the season i lead the MIAA in passes defended, and i’ve cause 2 turnovers in 3 weeks.

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

I tore my ACL in 2025 spring, and it sent me back to the drawing board, it would have been very easy to fold under such pressure but i bounced back and I’m in the process of showing what I was working at after not playing a football game for 2 years now we here!

What are your hobbies outside of football? 

I like watching football, and golfing.

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

Special teams, or Whatever a team needs kinda guy!

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

I would donate to Cancer and children in need.

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

I’m a coach me coach kinda kid, love learning, and I take pride in being a 1 timer told once and applying it.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

WR- #5 Kam Gillespie 

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

Jesus, Denzel Washington, Phillip Anthony Mitchell!

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

Because I can’t let go of the previous play, I don’t like and cant get used to losing. 

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

Eat and just chill I don’t like crazy music I like to be calm, eliminate everything that doesn’t matter the talking, the music, etc.

What is your favorite snack food?

Sun Chips

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

I were playing Sam/FS/SS I’d say a zone scheme if I’m playing corner zone or man great IQ and very aware of what my body is capable of and play within my strengths.

What is your degree in?

Masters in Business Administration 

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

My family Shares of the S&P 500

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

I was fatigued and let my feet get lazy on a slant and he caught it, so a couple drives later I picked the ball off. Flush it next play just big on no explosives!

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

Untouchable by Youngboy, Thug by G Herbo, & Don’t We by Morgan Wallen