File LB-193 · National rank 1461 · 2027 class
E.J. Lightsey
6'2"Height
235 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
5.2/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.9 Floor
range 0.6
Ceiling 5.5
5.5/10
UDFA
Ceiling · +0.3
4.9/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.3
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (WILL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.2
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Productive R-Senior WILL linebacker, 90-tackle range, downhill and instinctive. Steady three-year contributor; projects as a solid college starter rather than a draft riser, but exactly the kind of veteran a rebuilding front seven needs.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Aug 7, 2025Everything From Georgia Tech LB E.J. Lightsey After Wednesday's Practice - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Apr 3, 2025Everything From Georgia Tech Linebacker E.J. Lightsey After The Yellow Jackets' 9th Spring Practice - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Feb 16, 20242024 Georgia Tech Football Transfer Profile: E.J. Lightsey - Sports Illustrated