Freshman Abilene Christian DL Jayden Starks brings hometown size and disruptive upside
Jayden Starks is a 2026 freshman defensive lineman at Abilene Christian listed at 6-foot-0, 270 pounds, and his profile points to a sturdy, physical interior presence with local roots in Abilene[1][2]. His high-school résumé is the real calling card: district defensive MVP, all-state second team, 65 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 6 fumble recoveries as a senior, including 3 returned for touchdowns[1]. There’s no current college stat line yet, so the takeaway is projection—he looks like a high-motor, playmaking DL who could fit a team needing toughness, effort, and disruptive flashes up front[1][2].
