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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Drue Tranquill
Summary
Jackson Kuwatch is a highly productive, high-motored linebacker who transformed from an Ohio State walk-on into the defensive anchor for Miami (OH). A reliable three-down defender, he excels at reading his keys and exploding downhill to disrupt the run and passing game. His combination of lateral movement and a "first-to-the-ball" mentality makes him a high-volume tackler capable of contributing in multiple defensive schemes.
About
- 2025: Third-team All-MAC - 2023: Transferred to Miami of Ohio after two seasons at Ohio State (2021-2022)
Strengths
- Sharp diagnostic skills with a high-energy, downhill play style.
- Highly effective open-field tackler with sideline-to-sideline pursuit range.
- Productive pass rusher with a quick first step through the interior.
Weaknesses
- Can occasionally be overpowered by larger pulling guards on the edge.
- Coverage movements are more effective moving forward than dropping back.
- Limited statistical production prior to his breakout 2025 senior campaign.
Top Jackson Kuwatch News
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Panthers' Jackson Kuwatch: Taken by Panthers
Carolina selected Kuwatch in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 227th overall.
Kuwatch transferred from Ohio State to Miami (Ohio) in 2023, but he didn't become a full-time starter on defense until his senior year in 2025, when he was named to the All-MAC Third-Team after logging 109 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 14 games. Kuwatch served as the RedHawks' middle linebacker, and his experience on special teams during his five-year college career could help him earn a spot on the Panthers' 53-man roster for the 2026 season. He'll enter the offseason program and training camp competing for a depth spot at inside linebacker against the likes of Claudin Cherelus, Bam Martin-Scott and Isaiah Simmons.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 232 lbs |
| Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH |
| Age: 22 |