2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mikhail Baldwin, WR, Methodist University

Learn about Mikhail Baldwin, a promising WR from Methodist University. Discover what sets him apart as a top prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Name: Mikhail Baldwin 

Position: WR 

College: Methodist University 

Height: 5’8 

Weight: 170 

Twitter: @baldwin_mikhail 

Instagram: @khailbaldwin

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?

What makes me a top prospect in the 2025 NFL draft is my IQ skill set and my ability to play the game with savvy and nuance. 

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

NFL teams should know that I’m a hard working, passionate, high character guy that LOVES the game and will make the most of his opportunity! 

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

If I could donate to one cause in the world it would be the rebuilding of underfunded K-12 public schools in inner cities across the country. Education is extremely important to me and without it I would not be the young man I am today. 

Who was your role model?

I’ve had several role models but the biggest influence on the young man I’ve become definitely my mother. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the Carolina Panthers. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

For my most underrated teammate three guys come to mind, KJ Hicklin, Marquez Jones and Damian Harris. There’s so many more but those are the first ones I think of. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is laziness. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher ever is my kindergarten teacher Ms. Mary. 

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

I’ve faced lots of adversity throughout my life so I can’t really pinpoint one situation. I can say that I’m grateful for all of it though as each moment brought me closer to God and more self aware. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

If I could franchise any restaurant in my house it would be Bojangles for sure.

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack food is lemon crème Nekot cookies. 

What is your degree in?

My degree is in Sociology. 

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

If I could have dinner with three people dead or alive I’d choose: Michael Jackson, Frederick Douglass, and Warren Buffett. I think the conversation between these three would be informative and hilarious. 

What is your biggest weakness?

People would probably say my biggest weakness is size but I’ve learned to use it to my benefit. 

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