2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Eddie Bierals, DL, St Francis (PA)

Eddie Bierals is the standout DL from Saint Francis who was named First Team All-NEC in 2024 & 2023. Check out his interview with NFL Draft Diamonds here.

Name: Eddie Bierals 

Height: 6’2 

Weight: 280 

Position: DT 

College: Saint Francis University (PA)

Twitter: Eddiebierals64 

Instagram: Eddie_Bierals 

Talk about your experience as a student. What is your major/minor? Did you participate in any other activities or campus organizations other than football?
As a student majoring in Business Management and Marketing with a minor in Communications, I gained a strong foundation in business principles and effective communication strategies. Beyond academics, I was actively involved in helping kids’ workout classes and training young athletes at a local gym. This experience allowed me to apply my knowledge in a practical setting and develop leadership skills while making a positive impact in the community. 

What do you think your teammates would say is your best quality?
I believe my teammates would say my best quality is my dedication. Whether it’s putting in extra time to improve my skills or supporting others during training sessions, I always strive to contribute positively to the team. 

What kind of role do you see yourself in on the team? What scheme and/or position suits your skill set?
I envision myself in a leadership role on the team, where I can motivate and guide others. Playing as a defensive tackle suits my skill set well, but I feel as though I can play anywhere on the defensive line and find success. Anywhere the team needs me, I feel I can provide a unique skillset to help the team as a whole.  

Who is the best player you have ever played against in college?
The best player that I have ever played against in college was Nolan Henderson who played for the University of Delaware at the time.  

Which one of your teammates impresses you the most?
My teammate that impresses me the most would have to be Nico Nuzzo, for his relentless drive to keep going year after year and keeping the same positive attitude every day.  

Describe a time in your life when you were able to overcome a struggle.
A time in my life where adversity really hit was when both of my parents during high school were faced with cancer. My mother had breast cancer, and my father had leukemia, which was a true mental battle and made me exactly who I am today.  

If you didn’t play football, what other sport would you play?
Coming from a wrestling background, I would have wrestled in college and then went on and pursued a dream with the UFC. It fits my background well and I feel just as comfortable in the ring or on the mat as I do on the football field.  

What is something that you are most proud of? What would you say is your biggest achievement so far?
My biggest accomplishment was winning the conference championship and being a big contributor to the best team in Saint Francis University history. The year 2022 was the best team to ever go through the program, and I am blessed to be a part of it.  

Describe one of the most memorable plays of your collegiate career.
One of the most memorable plays of my college career was when we had called victory formation on the last play of the game for the NEC championship in the year of 2022. The electric feeling of knowing that we had done it, was like nothing I have ever felt before in my life,  

Do you have a favorite athlete or professional team? Is there a player that you model your game after?
I am a die heart Jets fan always have been always will be. Aaron Donald has always been a player that I have really enjoyed watching film on and learning how I could use his film to help mine.  

Who is your favorite music artist? What gets you pumped before a game?
I would have to go with Korn, a fair mix of heavy metal and EDM is the perfect combo for me to get in the zone before a game.  

What is your favorite comfort food?
My favorite comfort food would have to be a fresh flat iron steak, and roasted potatoes as a side.  

Do you have a favorite movie, TV show or actor?
The Sopranos will always be my favorite TV show.  

What do you do in your spare time? Do you have any hobbies? Any secret talents?
In my spare time, I work full-time as a Personal Trainer at the gym local to my school, I spend most of my time there during the week and even the weekends.  

Why do you play football? Who or what motivates you the most?
I play football because there is something about suiting up with your brothers and going to war that never fails to disappoint me. It truly makes me feel alive, and lastly my family motivates me the most, because of the love and support that they have given year after year ever since I first started the sport.  

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