Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Former blue-chip recruit (Alabama, then Texas A&M and Virginia Tech) who finally has a starting job. 2025 was modest — 21 tackles, 2 sacks — so the grade credits pedigree and a starting role, not production that isn't there yet.
Jacksonville State · DT · R-Sr · 2027 Draft
· Montgomery, Ala. · Pike Road HS
5.4
UDFA
Floor 4.9 · Ceiling 5.7
#1300 overall · #71 DT of 15102
Scouting Verdict
Former blue-chip recruit (Alabama, then Texas A&M and Virginia Tech) who finally has a starting job. 2025 was modest — 21 tackles, 2 sacks — so the grade credits pedigree and a starting role, not production that isn't there yet.
Ceiling · 5.7
Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3) · up-year team · Conference USA draft-temper.