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Tylan McNichols

File LB-483 · National rank 4350 · 2027 class

Tylan McNichols

#12· Wake Forest ·LB ·Jr ·2028 Draft · Decatur, MS

6'0"Height 220 lbWeight

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Media & News

247Sports Jan 13, 2026
Wake Forest signs UAB linebacker Tylan McNichols - 247Sports
247Sports Jul 7, 2023
Tylan McNichols, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Linebacker - 247Sports

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Tylan McNichols #12

Wake Forest · LB · Jr · 2028 Draft · Decatur, MS · Newton County

6-0 · 220 lbs

3.8

Long Shot

Floor 3.1 · Ceiling 4.1

#4350 overall · #483 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

UAB transfer (3-star) with two-year production (39 tackles in 2025); rotational linebacker depth.

Ceiling · 4.1

2026 rotation (LB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.3) · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 3.1

Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.7.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #2794 · Pos #259 · State #77

Path: UAB → Wake Forest

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	PD
2025	UAB Blazers	9	39	17	2
2024	UAB Blazers	9	19	11	—