Jackson Briley brings App State size, length, and high-upside edge energy
Jackson Briley is a 6'4", 235-pound Appalachian State defensive lineman in the 2025 season, and the early appeal is clear: prototype frame, good recruiting pedigree, and the kind of academic/character notes that usually travel well with coaches.[1][2][4] His high school résumé showed production in the backfield—19 tackles for loss and nine sacks over his final two seasons, plus a strong senior year with 9.5 TFL and five sacks—suggesting he fits best as a disruptive edge/developmental DL piece rather than a finished product.[2]
