DeJuan Echoles Jr.

#31· Western Michigan ·EDGE ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Indianapolis, Ind.

6'1"Height 235 lbWeight

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

DeJuan Echoles Jr. #31

Western Michigan · EDGE · R-Sr · 2027 Draft · Indianapolis, Ind. · Warren Central

6-1 · 235 lbs

5.2

UDFA

Floor 4.8 · Ceiling 5.4

#1450 overall · #151 EDGE of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Called the top defensive-line portal addition and projected to start at right defensive end.

Ceiling · 5.4

Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · MAC draft-temper.

Floor · 4.8

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.4.

Pedigree

2★ recruit · Natl #3235 · Pos #337 · State #50

Path: Ball State → Western Michigan

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks	PD
2025	Ball State Cardinals	12	27	10	3	2
2024	Ball State Cardinals	12	1	—	—	—