Jaden Ubben brings freshman upside and sturdy frame to Drake’s defensive line
Jaden Ubben enters the 2026 season as a freshman defensive lineman for Drake at 6-4, 235, giving the Bulldogs a long, projectable edge presence with room to grow into a disruptive interior/outside role. He arrives from Cedar Falls High after a senior year that drew first-team all-conference, second-team all-state, and all-metro honors, plus 60 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, and nine sacks in his final season. The appeal is clear: size, production, and a proven knack for backfield damage, which makes him a strong developmental fit for a program that values tough, high-motor defenders.
