Washington’s hybrid linebacker prospect brings speed and versatility
Jonathan Epperson Jr. profiles as a **versatile, high-upside defender** for Washington: at 6'0", he owns a strong speed/acceleration profile in EA’s 2026 ratings (83 speed, 87 acceleration) and has been described by 247Sports as a hybrid linebacker/safety who could fill multiple defensive roles. His high-school résumé points to real production and playmaking, including first-team All-NPSL honors and a 77-tackle season with 8.5 tackles for loss, suggesting range and physicality rather than just raw size. He looks like a good fit for teams valuing matchup flexibility and special-teams impact.
