UT Martin’s Jarel Savage: developmental edge rusher with size and upside
Savage is a 6-foot-3, 240-pound redshirt sophomore defensive end for UT Martin in the 2026 season, but his college résumé is still waiting for live-game proof: the roster bio says he redshirted in 2022 and did not see game action in 2023 or 2024. That means the appeal is projection, not production—he brings a classic edge frame, a Memphis pedigree from Cordova HS, and enough length/weight to develop into a disruptive front-seven piece if the motor and technique catch up. If you want an immediate stat-sheet weapon, look elsewhere; if you want a physical upside bet, Savage is the kind of under-the-radar swing worth monitoring.
