2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Amir Abdullah, OLB, Illinois State University

Meet Amir Abdullah, a versatile OLB from Illinois State, dominating the field as a top prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Name: Amir Abdullah

Position: OLB

College: Illinois State

Height: 6’2

Weight: 220

Twitter: AmirAbdullah52

Instagram: Amir44._

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

I’m an offensive coordinator’s worst nightmare because I’m extremely versatile and you can put me anywhere on the field, and I will produce, dominate, and make plays. I can create problems for an offensive and solve problems for a defensive. 

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

I’m Built Ford Tough and I won’t stop until I go down as one of the greats.

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

Save the Children.

Who was your role model? 

My Father and my Grandfather 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Chicago Bears

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Keondre Jackson

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

When I go against somebody with stank gloves

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My middle school teacher Mr. Carter 

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

My grandfather suddenly passed early during my college career before I had a chance to accomplish anything significant. Losing someone with the amount of belief he had in me at a time when I was still developing and growing, not only as a player but as a man too, is one of the hardest moments I had to face in my life. And remembering all the talks we had before he passed is what kept me going, I knew he would want me to keep fighting.

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

Harold’s Chicken. If you know you know. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Little Debbie snacks

What is your degree in? 

Sports Management

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

God, Grandfather, Great Grandmother

What is your biggest weakness? 

A Caramel Frappe with Oreos and extra caramel. 

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