Austen Jorgensen brings steady linebacker production and hometown toughness to BYU
In the 2026 season, Austen Jorgensen is listed as a BYU linebacker with ESPN showing 56 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 0 interceptions, while also reflecting 47 total tackles in another stat line—proof he’s around the ball and willing to do the dirty work[1]. His profile reads like a classic reliable defender: physical, assignment-sound, and the kind of linebacker who fits a defense that values pursuit and toughness. The non-stat differentiator is easy to like too—he’s a local Utah product with a blue-collar background, which usually translates to buy-in, consistency, and edge[2].
