2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jaleen Jones, RB, Missouri Valley College

• Name : Jaleen Jones
• Position : RB
• College : Missouri Valley college
• Height : 5’11
• Weight : 220
• Twitter : Jaleen_jones3
• Instagram : Gmg4oe

What makes you a top prospect at your position  in the 2023 NFL Draft? 

My work ethic, ability to learn on the fly, and love for the game. My skills and IQ for the game are more advanced due to me being a true student of the game, I am able to project my craft both on and off the field.

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

In the fourth grade (9 years old)

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

I’m a hard worker who will always give it my all, every day. When I set my mind to being the best at something, I go above and beyond to ensure my success.

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

If I could donate to a charity, it would undoubtedly be the NAACP, so that I could help children who look like me and make a difference in the world.

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

“Bet on yourself even when you’re on your last chip” (John Deberry) – This made me change the way i viewed life, it helped me develop a DOG mentality.

Who was your childhood hero? 

My mom, and grandma they should me what it really means to beat all odds!

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

Wayne Parrish, Thomas Houston, Joseph Haulcy, Brian Smith (Missouri Valley College)

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Lying

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

Having a daughter right before leaving for school didn’t necessarily make things harder, but it did change my path a little because I had to provide for someone else, but she has done nothing but make my life better in every way possible.

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

It’s small but full of opportunities, and people who want to see you succeed. Its special to me because I created great relationships with people here.

What is your favorite snack food? 

Strawberries and Nutella 

What is the best part of football?

Being able to dominate at what you work so hard for.

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

I’m an industrious person who will work as hard on day 500 as I did day 1!

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

Alvin Kamara 

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

Malcolm X, Jay Z, and Mahatma Gandhi