File DT-40 · National rank 803 · 2027 class
Jayland McGlothen
6'2"Height
282 lbWeight
My Grade
5.8/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.0 Floor
range 1.3
Ceiling 6.3
6.3/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.5
5.0/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.8
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.5) · Mountain West draft-temper.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.8
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Held back from the Day 3 band: the 2025 production is real (31 tackles, 7 sacks) but came at the FCS level, and he draws no preseason All-MW recognition and no national draft mention in his first Mountain West season. Re-rate once there is FBS tape.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Dec 31, 2025Why Jayland McGlothen Should Be Colorado’s Top Defensive Line Transfer Target - Sports Illustrated