BJ Diakite is a disruptive edge who brings proven production and SEC-caliber experience
BJ Diakite is a senior defensive end at North Alabama with a compact, physical frame (about 6'3"-6'4", 245-250 lbs) and a track record that includes 2022-2023 production at Vanderbilt, where he posted 32 career tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and 2 passes defended in 22 games. In 2025 at North Alabama, he appeared in limited action and was noted as active before missing the rest of the season due to injury. He’s the kind of edge player teams care about because he has experience, length, and power—plus enough pass-rush juice to be more than just a run-stuffer.
