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Jojo Hayden
LB · JR · Purdue Boilermakers

Jojo Hayden

LB JR Purdue
About Hayden Updated May 11, 2026

Rising Purdue LB Transfer with Proven Tackling Pedigree from Illini Days

Jojo Hayden, a 6-2, 245-lb junior linebacker who transferred to Purdue after a breakout 2025 sophomore season at Illinois (26 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 1 fumble recovery in 11 games, including 7 vs. USC and 5 with a FR at Purdue), stands out for his explosive high school dominance (92 tackles, 9 TFLs senior year at state champ East St. Louis) and rapid college ascent from redshirt to reliable rotational defender. His four-star recruiting hype, consistent Big Ten production, and physicality make him a high-upside fit for teams needing intense, ball-hawking LBs—watch him thrive in Purdue's defense in 2026.

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DNA

Early season — still building Updated Oct 29, 2026
Hayden National linebacker Average
Tackling
~64th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Pass Rush
~25th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Disruption
~44th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games / 7 PBP
Coverage
~24th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Ball Hawk
~92nd percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Turnover Creator
~92nd percentile; Thin sample; 7 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
~41st percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Production
~37th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games / 7 PBP
Consistency
~42nd percentile; Building confidence; 7 games

Fair Market Value

$184K

Qualified estimate

Stats

2026

Percentile among FBS LBs — a longer bar ranks higher

43
Tackles
167th of 1,294 LBs
17
Solo Tackles
215th of 1,294 LBs
26
Assisted Tackles
108th of 1,294 LBs
0
Sacks
464th of 1,294 LBs
0
Sack Yards
460th of 1,294 LBs
0
Passes Defended
383rd of 1,294 LBs
2
Interceptions
3rd of 127 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
20267431726020
2025122512130-0
2024910461-0

Fan Score

80 Fan Score
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