Purdue freshman LB Jaxon Ott brings size, special-teams value, and a high-captaincy background
In 2025, Jaxon Ott appeared in 11 games for Purdue mostly on special teams and recorded one tackle, so his current impact is still developmental rather than headline-grabbing.[3] At 6-4 and 247 pounds, he brings prototype linebacker size, and his high school résumé — all-state honors, three straight first-team all-conference selections, and three years as a team captain — points to leadership, competitiveness, and coachability.[3][9] He looks like a fit for programs that value effort, toughness, and long-term upside over instant production.[3]
