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File DT-983 · National rank 12043 · 2027 class

Jalen Williams

#55· Akron ·DT ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Shreveport, La.

6'6"Height 340 lbWeight

RepresentationRep Unknown

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Overview Background Scouting Stats Media & News

Media & News

CBS Sports Jul 30, 2026
Jalen Williams, Akron Zips, DT - News, Stats, Bio - CBS Sports
FOX Sports Jul 25, 2026
Jalen Williams Highlights and Videos - College Football - FOX Sports
SportsGrid Jul 24, 2026
Jalen Williams | Akron Zips | DT - SportsGrid

Scouting Report

August 6, 2026

Jalen Williams #55

Akron · DT · R-Sr · 2027 Draft · Shreveport, La. · Southwest HS

6-6 · 340 lbs

2.5

Raw Prospect

Floor 1.8 · Ceiling 2.5

#12043 overall · #983 DT of 15492

Scouting Verdict

Depth DT (senior); limited college production on record.

Ceiling · 2.5

Career reserve (Reserve) — limited opportunity caps the ceiling; close to ceiling (+0.0) · MAC draft-temper.

Floor · 1.8

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −0.7.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: Independence CC → Dodge City CC → UT Permian Basin → Fort Hays State → Akron