File LB-111 · National rank 805 · 2027 class
Jesus Machado Jr.
6'1"Height
216 lbWeight
Representation
Atlas Empower
Confirmed
Atlas Empower
Confirmed
Quick Notes
Jesus Machado Jr. is a graduate linebacker who landed at Rice after stops at Houston and Tulane and projects as a starter. An injury-tested linebacker, he profiles as a quality college player and fringe pro prospect.
Agent / Representation
Status
Represented
Confirmed
AgencyAtlas Empower
Contact@AtlasEmpower
NotesFull representation — Atlas Empower.
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#111
LB / 1592
#805
Overall / 15102
Nearest at LB
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- #113MarcAnthony Parker5.8
Scouting Verdict
Phil Steele preseason 3RD-TEAM All-American Conference. Led an 11-win Tulane team with 98 tackles in 2023 before an ACL injury in the Military Bowl cost him 2024; spent 2025 as a Houston reserve. Rice's most experienced transfer addition and the projected MLB1 — grade reflects the pre-injury form as upside, not a given.
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LB Keys
2025 · Houston
5
Tot
Better than 28% of 880 LBs
0
Sacks
Better than 30% of 861 LBs
Recruiting
High SchoolChampagnat Catholic
HometownMiami, Florida
Career Production
5 college seasons
| Year | Team | GP | Tot | Sacks | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Houston | 2 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Tulane | 13 | 98 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Tulane | 13 | 40 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | Tulane | 6 | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | Tulane | 2 | 3 | 0 | — |
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