2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Janaz Sumpter, CB, North Carolina A&T
Discover Janaz Sumpter: a top prospect at cornerback for the 2025 NFL Draft. Learn about his skills, mentality, and dedication to his team.
Name: Janaz Sumpter
Position: CB
College: North Carolina A&TÂ
Height: 6’0
Weight: 190
Twitter: Janazsumpter
Instagram: JanazSumpter_9
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Physical corner, relentless effort, no touchdowns scored on me this past season, humble, no quit mentalityÂ
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’ll sacrifice for the Team, I will Never Turn my back against my teammates,  I hold myself accountable , I’m willing to learn and very coachable.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Helping Sick Kids
Who was your role model?
LeBron James
Who is your favorite NFL team?
New Orleans SaintsÂ
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Aaron HarrisÂ
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Being lateÂ
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
3rd grade Teacher Mrs. Miller
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Just having a losing season, it made me work harder, it made me see football differently especially coming from a winning programÂ
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Wingstop
What is your favorite snack food?
Fruit snacks
What is your degree in?
Criminal Justice
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
LeBron James, Martin Luther King, DC Young Fly . LeBron James was my role model. Martin Luther King. He paved a waiting for black African-Americans like me. And I said DC Young fly because everybody say I’m a funny person and I’m always happy.
What is your biggest weakness?
Losing, I have trouble saying no,Â
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