Get to know Kyle Philbin, a top prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. Learn about his playing experience, strengths, and how he plans to improve. Check out this interview with Draft Diamonds.
Name: Kyle Philbin
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: Brown University
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 295 lbs
Twitter: @Kyle_ Philbin
Instagram: @kyle __philbin
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I’ve had a lot of playing experience during my time at Brown and have been in the starting rotation since my sophomore year. I believe I’m an efficient run stopper and also work well in the pass rush but I still work on ways to improve my game. I go into each play with a plan and my physicality allows me to finish each play by getting off blocks
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
NFL teams should know that I work to succeed in anything that I do and that I would love an opportunity to play at the next level to show people what I can do on the field.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to the Best Buddies Organization. I worked with this organization in high school and love their mission.
Who was your role model?
My role model is my grandfather. He introduced me to the game of football at a young age and has been one of my biggest supporters throughout the years. I enjoy every minute that I spend with him and his advice has helped shape me into the person that I am today.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
New England Patriots
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Caleb Moorhead #52
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is being talked over or getting cut off
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My favorite teacher was my social studies teacher from 6th and 8th grade, Rene Lafayette. Not only was he an outstanding teacher, but he created a lasting impression on his students through his lessons on the importance of giving respect to everyone you meet, which is something that I continue to look back on.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The hardest moment in my life to overcome was feeling like none of the college coaches I reached out to wanted me when being recruited out of high school. There were endless conversations that didn’t last long because coaches didn’t want to give me a chance, along with many conversations that never happened because I didn’t get a response. It was hard to not lose hope of playing football at the division 1 level, but I kept my head up because I knew my potential. Eventually the right coaches reached back out to me, and I couldn’t imagine myself being anywhere else.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Chipotle. I could eat it every day and never get tired of it.
What is your favorite snack food?
Pistachios
What is your degree in?
International and Public Affairs
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would want to have dinner with Tom Brady, Aaron Donald, and Bill Belichick because all three of these individuals have excelled on the football field and are argued to be the greatest of all time in their positions. They are all also relentless competitors and some of the hardest working people in the history of football. I’ve looked up to them because many people had doubted them at the beginning of their careers, but their ability to block out the criticism and work harder is what makes them so great. I think being able to talk to them about their mindsets and things they did to help them succeed would provide valuable insights on how to work on and off the field.
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is probably my inconsistent pad level. Sometimes I come out of my stance too high which hurts my ability to get knockback, but it’s something that I continuously work to improve.
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