2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mack Bannatyne, DB, University of Alberta
Learn about Mack Bannatyne, a top defensive back prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, known for his speed, physicality, and football IQ.
Name: Mack Bannatyne
Position: Defensive Back
College: University of Alberta
Height: 6’0
Weight: 190
Instagram: mb2l_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
A combination of speed, physicality and technical ability at the defensive back position
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I love the tactical and X’s and O’s side of football. Because of this, I have developed a high football IQ that allows me to make plays and see things happen on the field before other players
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Research for Dementia/Alzheimers
Who was your role model?
My Dad
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Houston Texans
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Cooper Bannatyne
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Poor Hygiene
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Douglas Peterson Business Law Professor at U of A
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
I did not have any offers coming out of high school and had to battle the doubt of others and self-doubt
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
The Keg Steakhouse
What is your favorite snack food?
Any kind of fruit
What is your degree in?
Finance
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Tom Brady- Because he is The GOAT and has an elite mentality
Cristiano Ronaldo- Same Reason as Brady, the best at his sport ever and also an elite mentality
Nick Saban-Â I love his speeches and is also a defensive back guy so I would love to pick his brain (not to mention he is also the GOAT)
What is your biggest weakness?
Communication
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