Ace Kaufusi looks like a rising BYU linebacker with real next-level frame and trust from the staff
Kaufusi is a 6'4", 237-pound linebacker whose value goes beyond box-score tackling: BYU’s staff has called him one of the defense’s most improved players and said he was going to play a lot in 2025, which points to growing trust and a bigger role. He brings length, acceleration and enough coverage ability to stay on the field in multiple looks, and his profile suggests a developmental defender with upside rather than a finished product. The main fit question is consistency and health, but the ceiling is clear for a team needing size, range and special-teams-adjacent versatility.
