Top NFL Draft Prospect Says He’s Dreaming of Picking Off Jared Goff: Lions QB Now Public Enemy No. 1?
In the weeks leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, one of the top defensive prospects in the class has made waves with a bold and confident statement: he wants his first career interception to come off Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.
The unnamed prospect — a projected top-10 pick and standout defensive back from the SEC — didn’t hold back during a recent interview on a popular sports podcast.
“If I had to choose any quarterback to get my first pick off, it’d be Jared Goff. No disrespect, but that’s my dream moment. Lights on, ball in the air — and I’m taking it the other way,” he said.
That soundbite alone was enough to light up social media and spark debates across NFL circles. Goff, coming off one of the strongest seasons of his career and leading the Lions deep into the playoffs, has become a symbol of Detroit’s football renaissance. Yet, to some rising stars, he’s the ideal target — a statement QB to put on your personal highlight reel.
Some fans see it as confidence. Others call it bulletin board material.
“That’s the kind of swagger you want in a young defensive back,” said former NFL cornerback and analyst Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. “But you better back it up. Goff is no pushover.”
As draft night approaches, this headline moment has added an unexpected layer of intrigue to the first round. Teams love players with confidence — especially those unafraid to call their shot — and this rookie clearly has both eyes locked on the big leagues.
Whether Goff responds remains to be seen, but if this prospect ends up in the NFC North… that first meeting could be must-watch football.
