2022 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Alonzo Craighton, DB, University of North Alabama

• Name: Alonzo Craighton
• Position: FS/SS/CB/Nickle/OLB
• College: University of North Alabama
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 205
• Twitter: @ImLonzii
• Instagram: @ImLonzii

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2022 NFL Draft?

• What makes me a top prospect at my position is my versatility and knowledge of the game. I am an avid student of the game and was blessed enough to learn it for 7 years of college.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

• At a young age I played pop warner football but was infatuated with baseball, so truthfully I wasn’t interested in football until my freshman year of highschool.

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

• NFL teams should know that I am committed to learning more about the game. I know that I am a very intelligent player but I’m still fascinated by the unknown of football.

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

• Spreading the word of God! I would donate to a family church or local church to enable them to pursue their mission.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

• That no detail is unimportant to look at.

Who was your childhood hero?

• My childhood hero is my father.

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?

• Giancarlo Margarejo, he’s a sleeper! The kid is 6’1 and plays corner! He’s also hungry to learn.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

• “Complainers” , take the initiative and find a way.

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

• Tearing My ACL! I was down on faith and trust in myself, but with my connection with God I prevailed.

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

• My school has a live lion on its campus and it’s so special to me because this institution gave me a chance to show my true talents.

What is your favorite snack food?

• Trolli Sour Octopus

What is the best part of football?

• Seeing the smiles and cheers of your teammates after a win.

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?

• He’s a guy eager to learn, play, and produce at the next level.

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?

• Malcolm Jenkins

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

• Kobe Bryant, Sean Taylor, and Earl Thomas. This would be to learn more about their mentality and dedication to their craft.