Houston’s veteran edge-jack with real pass-rush production
Brandon Mack II is a rare eighth-year college defender whose best value is as a stand-up pass-rush linebacker/JACK for Houston, coming off a 2025 season with 32 tackles, 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles after posting 39 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in 2024. He brings a 6'4", 245-pound frame, proven disruption, and steady snap-to-snap effort, with Houston noting multiple strong defensive grades and recurring sack production. The big differentiator is experience: he has survived the long-haul grind, stayed productive, and looks like a fit for teams needing an older, assignment-sound pressure piece rather than a pure coverage linebacker.
