- Name: Ethan Dolby
- Position: Running back
- College: University of Western Ontario (UWO)
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 210lbs
- Twitter: @ethan_dolby
- Instagram: @dolbdolla
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft?
I am a top prospect at my position in the 2027 NFL Draft because of my toughness, speed, blocking, and catching abilities.
Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?
In my third year of football, in the last regular season game, I fractured my fibula and dislocated my ankle. I responded to that injury by breaking the single-season rushing record for Western and being named 2nd team All-Canadian the following season.
What are your hobbies outside of football?
I enjoy being active outside of football, playing golf, soccer, pickleball, and working out. But I also enjoy watching movies and TV shows.
What role do you see yourself playing at the next level?
I think the skills I have, I can be a 1st-down back, but I can also play as a 3rd-down back that also plays specials.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I donate to Movember, and I am an advocate for Men’s mental health.
How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?
My Offensive co-ordinator says I am a coachable player because of my ability to respond to criticism and being corrected only once or a few times. But responding to criticism is still hard, and I know I have to suck it up to become a better player.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
The most underrated teammate at my school is Reed Cloutier. He is an offensive lineman, which is another reason why I enjoy his presence, but he is also a great teammate and a great person to get to know.
If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them?
If I could have dinner with three people, it would be Danny McBride, Shane Gillis, and Will Ferrell. I chose these people because of the comedic level they would bring to the dinner table.
If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?
If I were benched tomorrow, it would most likely be because I missed practice due to class conflict.
Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?
I do not do much in my pre-game routine. I try to get loose physically and mentally, so I can feel as comfortable as I can on the football field.
What is your favorite snack food?
My favourite snack food would be Oreos.
What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?
I feel the best fit in a run scheme, but I do not mind catching the ball in space as well.
What is your degree in?
My degree is in Accounting.
What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL cheque?
The first thing I would buy with my first NFL cheque would be a new car, either an old square-body truck or a Corvette.
Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?
Last season, I fumbled early in the game against the Ottawa Gee-gees, but still finished with 3 touchdowns and over 150 yards.
Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?
Three songs that will be on my playlist this year will be FDO by Pooh Shiesty, Entombed by Deftones, and One Thing by Finger Eleven.
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