2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jalen Dowell, DB, Greenville University
Get to know Jalen Dowell: a resilient and dedicated defensive back from Greenville University. Follow his journey to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Name:Â Jalen DowellÂ
Position:Â Defensive BackÂ
College:Â Greenville UniversityÂ
Height: 5’10
Weight:Â 170
Instagram: @Jalenddowell
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
What makes me a top prospect in my position is that I’m resilient and find a way to make it happen. I’ve always been an underdog, making me adopt the mentality of finding a way to do it.Â
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I am a fierce competitor with an unwavering work ethic dedicated to maximizing my potential on and off the field. My unique blend of physical talent, mental resilience, and ability to be coachable. It’s a lifelong dream of mind to showcase my talent at the highest level. My whole sports journey I have had to come overcome crazy obstacles but I’ve been ability to overcome them by the grace of God.Â
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
The American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Who was your role model?
My parentsÂ
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Tennessee TitansÂ
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
TJ BrownÂ
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Complaining
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
 Mrs. Dowell (kindergarten teacher) Mrs. Bell (Sports management/ business teacher)Â
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
In 2020, when the world was grappling with the onset of COVID-19, I received my first, and at that time, only offer from Cincinnati Christian University. Just a few months later, however, the school was shut down, and I felt completely devastated. Although I had some preferred walk-on opportunities, I knew that path wasn’t for me—nothing against it, but it just didn’t align with my aspirations. I found myself considering stepping away from the game altogether.Â
Then, out of the blue, Greenville University reached out to express genuine interest in me. Their enthusiasm reignited my passion, and accepting their offer turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Sometimes, the right opportunity comes when you least expect it!
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
ZaxbysÂ
What is your favorite snack food?
PB & J sandwich or chips.Â
What is your degree in?
Sports management/kinesiology
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
LeBron James, because ever since I’ve been watching sports and involved it’s just been consistent and great year after year so I would want to pick his brain. Deion sanders to pick his brain on the position of DB and Katt Williams.Â
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness would be giving too much sometimes.Â
NFL Draft Diamonds was created to assist the underdogs playing the sport. We call them diamonds in the rough. My name is Damond Talbot, I have worked extremely hard to help hundreds of small school players over the past several years, and will continue my mission. We have several contributors on this site, and if they contribute their name and contact will be in the piece above. You can email me at [email protected]
