
Jaylen Hill brings early-rotation pass-rush pop and versatile defensive-line upside
In the 2025 season at Oregon State, Jaylen Hill flashed as a freshman defensive lineman by playing in four games and recording a sack, a tackle for loss, a pass breakup, and a tackle, which points to a disruptive, active player rather than just a space-eater. His high-school résumé also showed production on both lines, with more than 20 tackles, 10 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, a forced-fumble touchdown, and a pick-six, suggesting he has playmaking instincts and effort that translate beyond raw size. If you want a young, tough front-seven piece with upside, he’s worth a look.