Jace Bardwell looks like a big-bodied, early-career DL with some pass-rush pop
In the 2025 season, Jace Bardwell appeared in 4 games for UIW and totaled 5 tackles with 0.5 sack, flashing as a 6'2", 300-pound defensive lineman who already has enough size to hold the point and enough burst to show up in the backfield. He entered 2026 as a redshirt sophomore, which makes his upside the real story: developmental frame, early-game experience, and a profile that suggests plug-in run support now with room to grow into a more disruptive interior force. If your team wants a stout, young interior DL with raw power and room to ascend, he’s a strong fit.
