Jake Golday (6β4 237) Cincinnati
Ideal size for the position
Effective shedding blockers
Coverage upside with his length and athleticism (77.5 grade)
Blitz timing and pursuit speed
Open field tackling
90.6 run defense grade in 2025
Work ethic to go from a 190 pound player at Central Arkansas, to one of the better linebackers in college
- Fifth-year senior
- Still developing his pass rush
- Awareness in zone coverage
- Can over-pursue the ball carrier
Draft Projection: Top 75