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Jojo Hayden Purdue
File LB-432 · National rank 3614 · 2027 class

Jojo Hayden

#0· Purdue ·LB ·Jr ·2027 Draft · East St. Louis, IL
6'2"Height 245 lbWeight
RepresentationDelta Sports Group Confirmed
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Quick Notes
Jojo Hayden is a junior linebacker who transferred to Purdue from Illinois and projects as a starter. He profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyDelta Sports Group
ContactKyle.logan@deltasportsgroup.com
NotesNIL representation — Delta Sports Group.
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#432 LB / 1592
#3614 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Projected starting linebacker with rotational Power-4 production, profiling as depth.

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LB Keys 2025 · Illinois
26
Tot
Better than 60% of 880 LBs
0
Sacks
Better than 30% of 861 LBs
0
TFL
Better than 41% of 140 LBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#1026
National
#82
Position
#21
State
HometownEast St. Louis, IL
Offers24 schools view →
Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotSacksTFL
2025 Illinois 8 2600
2024 Illinois 7 800
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Transfer
Illinois→Purdue 2026
★★★
Stars
#359
National
#27
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk