Jake Kepler is a physical, assignment-sound Air Force LB who flashed in his 2025 opener
In the 2025 season, Jake Kepler played in Air Force’s opener and logged 1 assisted tackle with a half tackle for loss, a small sample that still shows he can trigger downhill and finish around the ball.[4][2] At 6-2, 230, he brings a sturdy build and the kind of disciplined, military-academy edge that fits Air Force’s defense: tough, direct, and reliable when asked to fit the run.[4][10] He’s not a stats monster yet, but his profile suggests a high-floor linebacker who could become a useful fit if you want physicality, effort, and scheme trust over flash.[4][8]
