2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Marques Watson-Trent, LB, Georgia Southern
Meet Marques Watson-Trent, a rising star at the ILB position. Find out how his skills, versatility, and dedication make him a solid prospect. Check out this prospect interview.
Name: Marques Watson-Trent
Position: ILB
College: Georgia Southern
Height: 6’0
Weight: 225
Twitter: _MW23__
Instagram: Finessin_Marmar
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I Truly believe this is a production based business, and I think I produce at a high level, I pride myself on being a 3 down backer so understand How to play the run and pass, guarding TEs and Running backs out the back field, also feel I attack the ball and for the defensive side of football getting the ball back to your offensive is the most important thing.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m a team first guy, What ever is needed for the team I’m willing to do, I believe I’m a leader not only by what I say but more importantly setting the example of the correct process to be successful at this game. I’ve played multiple defensives and positions, I don’t have a hard time understanding the what, why, how in defensive schemes.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Mental Health would definitely be one. I haven’t dealt with it directly but I’ve definitely been affected by what I’ve seen friends and family deal with and would definitely want to bring awareness on how real that is.
Who was your role model?
My parents were definitely my role models, seeing how hard they worked for me and my siblings and seeing what they sacrificed taught me all hero’s don’t wear capes. I enjoy our conversations and the wisdom I receive from them.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Seattle Seahawks/Pittsburgh Steelers
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Derwin Burgesses, he don’t talk to much, he just works and make plays, and sometimes those plays are ESPN top 10 game winning touchdowns.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Clutter or like messy rooms
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My high school algebra teacher Mrs Woodward, she truly made coming to class and school a joy just with her spirit and smile.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
2021 season was definitely one of the toughest times for me, My first career start season opener I tore my ACL, which is extremely hard to come back from, we finished last in the East and our head coach got fired the 4th game of the season. So coming of injury with a completely different coaching staff is tough but I was blessed enough to have great people around me durning that time and was able to Grow my relationship with God and that’s what ultimately brung me out of that.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Chipotle for sure, healthy and extremely Good, never misses
What is your favorite snack food?
Sunflower seeds
What is your degree in?
Accounting
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Denzel Washington, Ray Lewis, and Joe Rogan
What is your biggest weakness?
I understand that for the position I’m consider undersize… knowing that made me work harder at the little details of tackling, Angles, and getting of blocksÂ
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