Jaylon Sharpe brings NFL-caliber size and playmaking juice to UT Martin’s linebacker room
Sharpe is a senior linebacker for UT Martin at 6-foot-3, 240 pounds, and he’s drawn real FCS attention for being an impact defender rather than just a stack-the-box tackler.[1][2] In the 2025 season, he was a Buck Buchanan Award finalist, earned First Team All-Big South-OVC honors, and produced 83 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, and a 72-yard interception return touchdown, which points to a disruptive, versatile playmaker who can affect all three downs.[2] If you want a linebacker with size, production, and splash-play instincts, Sharpe looks like a strong fit.[1][2]
