- Name: Ken Standley
- Position: LB
- College: Mercer University
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 225
- Twitter: standley_ken
- Instagram: kstandley15
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I believe my tackling and playmaking ability adds value to my game as a NFL prospect. I have a nose for the football and I credit that to my growth as a player.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I immediately ddd value to whatever I’m part of, whether it be groups, teams, etc. My work ethic and determination are two traits I’m most proud of because they embody who I am as a person. My whole career has been linked to those two traits.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I’d choose to donate to Alzheimer’s/ Dementia research. My grandfather had dementia and I just became intrigued on ways to help patients who suffer from it.
Who was your role model?
My mom, simply because she demonstrated perseverance and determination. Her teen pregnancy with me didn’t deter her from her goals and I admire the sacrifice she was willing to make. Her plans were delayed but not denied, as she strove to accomplish all of her career goals.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
San Francisco 49ers
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Marques Thomas-LB
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Smacking with food
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Amy Cunningham- High School English teacher
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Being a walk-on and earning a scholarship taught me the definition of hard work and preserving through adversity. I learned sometimes things don’t happen as quickly as you may like and there are going to be obstacles that you must learn to navigate. I often tell myself if it were easy everyone would do it.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Longhorn Steakhouse
What is your favorite snack food?
Rice Krispies Treats
What is your degree in?
I have my Bachelor’s in Public Health and Master’s of Business Administration.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Tupac, Ray Lewis, Steve Harvey. They all are different and I feel they also have different nuggets to offer that can help in football and life, in general. They are great motivators and very renown in their professions, for they each have the ability to reach the masses with their messages.
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness would probably be comparing myself to others and expecting validation which forced me to be hyper-critical of myself. I learned to just work hard and trust that the foundation I laid would pay dividends in the long run. I also had to learn not to rush things and adhere to God’s timing.
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