2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Gavin Pringle, DB, Georgia State University

Name: Gavin Pringle

Position: Defensive Back

College: Bucknell University / Georgia State University

Height: 5’11

Weight: 180

Twitter: GavinPringle_

Instagram: GavinPringle

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

I have the ability to play every position in the secondary. My coaches have put me wherever they have needed me most and I have had success at every position. I am also a physical DB who has the ability to make tackles in any situation.

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

I’m hardworking, a leader, determined, and very coachable. The best players have the ability to adapt to any given situation, and I believe I have proved that over the years by being a versatile player and having the ability to play different positions at a moment’s notice. I believe that I’m someone who can do it all and play in any defensive scheme.

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

If I could donate to one cause, it would be to organizations focused on providing access to education and resources for underserved communities. I believe that education is the foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty and giving individuals the tools to succeed in life. Whether it’s through scholarships, mentorship programs, or building schools in underfunded areas, I want to help create opportunities for young people to reach their full potential. Football has given me so much, and I want to use my platform to make a positive impact beyond the field.

Who was your role model?

My dad and grandfathers

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Baltimore Ravens

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

D’Icey Hopkins (DB)

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Poor manners

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Ms. Major (4th Grade Teacher)

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

Recovering from shoulder surgery was a major challenge. I was at a point in my career where I was on the verge of reaching my full potential, and having to go through the process of surgery, rehab, and not knowing if I’d be able to perform at the same level again, was tough. It taught me resilience, discipline, and the importance of mental strength, pushing me to work even harder to get back on the field. When I returned to the field I was an even better player than I was before I had surgery.

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

Chick-fil-A

What is your favorite snack food?

Big Texas

What is your degree in?

Undergrad: Economics

Masters: Sport Administration

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

Aunt Sheila – She passed away in 2019. I would love to sit down and tell her all that I’ve accomplished since then.

Vince Lombardi – One of the most legendary and influential coaches in NFL history.

Kobe Bryant – Kobe’s “Mamba Mentality” is something every athlete could benefit from, not just in sports but in life.

What is your biggest weakness?

I sometimes focus too much on helping others, even at the expense of my own performance. I have a strong sense of teamwork and believe that success comes when everyone is operating at their best, so I naturally want to assist teammates whenever I can. However, trying to solve everyone’s problems or pick up the slack, can take my attention away from my own responsibilities and growth.

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