2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Joko Willis, LB, Valdosta State

Meet Joko Willis, a rising star in college football. Discover his incredible athleticism, dedication to the game, and aspirations for the NFL.
Meet Joko Willis, a rising star in college football. Discover his incredible athleticism, dedication to the game, and aspirations for the NFL.
  • Name: Joko Willis
  • Position: Linebacker/Nickel
  • College: Valdosta State
  • Height: 6’3
  • Weight: 215
  • Twitter: elitejoko8
  • Instagram: 1k_joko

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

Relentless in all areas of the game can play special teams and be a problem.

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

DOG

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

Children hospital 

Who was your role model?

My Mother!!!

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Whichever one I make it!

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Xavier Williams 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Not Communicating 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs. Graham

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

Being last because I started football in 7th grade started QB next didn’t play started back in 9th grade didn’t play in 10th grade my coach JC influenced me to try long snapper and next to games I overcame adversity by not allowing myself to hold myself back and taking a risk 

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

Longhorn

What is your favorite snack food?

Noodles 

What is your degree in? 

General Studies 

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

My Mom, Brother, and Niece; I would pick them because I feel like my mother is the reason. My Brother pass so I play with his spirit on the field and my niece can make me smile whenever

What is your biggest weakness?

Impatience 

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