My Grade
5.4/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.7 Floor
range 1.7
Ceiling 6.4
6.4/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +1.0
4.7/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.7
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (RUSH1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.0).
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.7.
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
5.4
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Former 4-star (n132) LSU transfer with steady growth, peaking at 12g/29 tk/4 sacks in 2025; pedigree plus emerging edge production.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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NFL Mock Draft Database Feb 21, 2026Jaxon Howard 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — EDGE - NFL Mock Draft Database
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Sports Illustrated Oct 21, 2025P.J. Fleck compares Jaxon Howard and Karter Menz to former Gophers stars - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Aug 20, 2025Jaxon Howard has taken 'next step' before pivotal year two with Gophers - Sports Illustrated