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Nylan Brown

File LB-499 · National rank 4599 · 2027 class

Nylan Brown

#8· Washington State ·LB ·Jr ·2027 Draft · Indianapolis, Ind.

5'11"Height 242 lbWeight

Representation

Dream Makers AgentJon-Michael Salter Likely

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Media & News

The Spokesman-Review Apr 2, 2026
'Guys are really buying into what we're saying': The importance of WSU defenders Kaden Beatty and Nylan Brown - The Spokesman-Review
247Sports Apr 1, 2026
Firm grip, clear voice: Nylan Brown emerging as defensive leader for WSU - 247Sports
247Sports Jan 4, 2026
WSU bolsters defense with transfer additions of CB Jaylen Thomas and LB Nylan Brown - 247Sports
247Sports Nov 25, 2022
Nylan Brown, Washington State Cougars, Linebacker - 247Sports

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Nylan Brown #8

Washington State · LB · Jr · 2027 Draft · Indianapolis, Ind. · Ben Davis HS

5-11 · 242 lbs

3.7

Long Shot

Floor 3.1 · Ceiling 4.0

#4599 overall · #499 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Kent State transfer LB1 with steady MAC production (20 then 38 tackles). Proven every-down starter at the G5 level.

Ceiling · 4.0

Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3) · Pac-12 draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 3.1

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #2127 · Pos #193 · State #31

Path: Kent State → Washington State

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	FF
2025	Kent State Golden Flashes	—	38	21	—
2024	Kent State Golden Flashes	—	20	9	2