Jackson Klein brings SEC-sized build and redshirt upside to Southern Miss’s defensive line
Jackson Klein is a 6-1, 290-pound redshirt freshman DL for Southern Miss in the 2026 season, with a sturdy frame that fits inside and a profile that suggests run-stopping power more than flash[1][3][10]. He transferred in after spending his 2024 freshman season at Marshall without game action, so the real appeal is developmental upside: a big-bodied defender with fresh eligibility, a clean slate, and enough mass to battle in the trenches right away[1][5]. If a team wants a low-drama, physical interior piece who can grow into a rotation role, Klein is a sensible bet; if it’s after instant production, the résumé is still waiting to get loud[1][3].
