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Baron Hopson

File LB-98 · National rank 735 · 2027 class

Baron Hopson

#44· Kennesaw State ·LB ·Gr ·2027 Draft · Leesburg, Ga.

6'1"Height 222 lbWeight

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Media & News

Kennesaw State University Athletics Dec 4, 2025
Mack, Hopson Headline Owls’ Numerous CUSA Annual Awards - Kennesaw State University Athletics - Kennesaw State University Athletics
Kennesaw State University Athletics Dec 1, 2025
Hopson, Pennington Earn Conference USA Weekly Honors - Kennesaw State University Athletics
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Oct 7, 2025
After time with Coach Prime, Baron Hopson carrying load at Kennesaw State - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Electronic Arts Home Page Aug 22, 2025
Baron Hopson EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Player Ratings - Launch Ratings - Electronic Arts Home Page
ESPN Aug 3, 2021
Baron Hopson - Kennesaw State Owls Linebacker - ESPN
247Sports Sep 20, 2018
Baron Hopson, Jackson State Tigers, Linebacker - 247Sports

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Baron Hopson #44

Kennesaw State · LB · Gr · 2027 Draft · Leesburg, Ga. · Lee County HS

6-1 · 222 lbs

5.8

Priority UDFA

Floor 5.6 · Ceiling 5.9

#735 overall · #98 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Roster's top producer: 138 tackles, 6 PD, INT, FF in 2025 as the anchor LB1, with prior FCS pass-rush production.

Ceiling · 5.9

Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Conference USA draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 5.6

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.2.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #992 · Pos #104 · State #87

Path: Jackson State → Kennesaw State

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks	INT	PD	FF
2025	Kennesaw State	—	138	66	0.5	1	6	1
2022	Jackson State	—	33	18	3	—	—	1