- Name: Josh Connors
- Position: Linebacker
- College: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 220
- Instagram: Joshconnors7
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
What makes me a top prospect is my combination of physicality, strength, speed, and flexibility on the football field. My versatility allows me to excel in multiple roles. I can line up in the middle and take on big linemen in the run game, rush off the edge to disrupt the backfield, or drop into man or zone coverage. On top of that, I’m a dominant special teams player, I can execute all four phases at a high level, and I believe I’m one of the best special teams performers in the country. My ability to contribute in multiple positions and impact the game in all three phases makes me a true jack-of-all-trades and a valuable asset to any team.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
One thing NFL teams should know about me is I’m a competitor with a will to win and I will always be a student of the game looking to improve my game in every aspect week after week.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to KidSport.
Who was your role model?
My role model growing up was Rocky
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
The most underrated teammate at my school would be Johari Hastings. Even though he’s not the biggest player on the field, his leadership, football IQ, and on-field presence make him one of the best if not the best defensive players in the country.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is not being a man of your word
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My favorite teacher ever would be my high school BEAP teacher Mr. Pacas.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The hardest moment for me was missing all of last season due to injury, working all offseason to come back, and then breaking my hand in the first quarter of Week 3 this year. I needed surgery, and the surgeon told me my season was done. Hearing that after everything I had overcome was devastating, especially after I put all my cards into this season while doing it all with my mom being sick. But it taught me resilience and reminded me how much I love this game.
What is your favorite snack food?
My favorite food snack is fuzzy peaches
What is your degree in?
My degree is in Business Marketing.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Warren Buffet: Business and Life Knowledge
- Wayne Connors: My uncle who died when I was a baby, heard many cool stories about him would have loved to meet him
- Micheal Jordan: Sports Knowledge/ one of the Greatest athletes to ever live
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness would be overthinking and doing too much. I overthink a lot of things as well as never giving myself enough rest and always thinking I’m not doing enough. This has hurt me in the past and is something I’m working on to conquer.
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