
Dominique White brings veteran depth and run-stuffing juice to JMU's defensive front
In the 2026 season, Dominique White is valued more for what he prevents than for flashy box-score noise: JMU describes the 5-foot-8, 290-pound defensive tackle as a fifth-year Duke with experience, depth value, and intelligence, especially effective against the run and in goal-line situations[3]. His differentiator is sturdy, low-to-the-ground leverage and reliable interior discipline rather than pass-rush sizzle, which makes him a strong fit for teams needing a compact, physical, assignment-sound DT who can hold up versus power football[3]. ESPN’s player page lists him as a James Madison defensive tackle, but no current 2026 game stats were available there[2].