High-Impact LB with Elite Tackling Pedigree Joining ODU
Jude Buchanan is a high-intensity linebacker for the Old Dominion Monarchs whose differentiator is his elite tackling volume and defensive pedigree, evidenced by his 2021 high school season where he recorded 72 tackles, 6 sacks, and 6 tackles for loss while earning MAPL Defensive Player of the Year honors [1]. Although he redshirted in 2022 and only registered one tackle in four special teams games that year [1], his raw physicality and two-time All-State (N.J.) status suggest he is a developmental prospect with a 'good fit' for teams needing a hard-hitting, instinctive presence who brings championship-level intensity [1]. While ODU finished 5-7 in 2024, Buchanan's background as a rusher (300 yards, 5 TDs) adds unique versatility to his defensive profile [1].
