Jack Pyburn

● Sculpted body type, with developed muscle tone in his arms, thighs and bubble ● Sets violent edges; isn’t afraid to take on pulling guards ● Fierce hands and snappy hips to tear through contact and find the ball carrier ● Not-so-subtle rush moves help him break down blockers ● Saw snaps as a bulldozing fullback in short-yardage situations ● Passionate competitor — doesn’t know any other way to play the game 373 Back to table of contents -- 377 of 629 -- ● Loves the grind — religious about his weight training ● Pushes rehab and is a fast healer (ran full speed just four months after ACL surgery) ● Hates to come off the field; loves special teams (574 career special teams snaps)

● High-cut frame and can be kicked out by block leverage ● Pass-rush attack lacks developed nuance ● Mediocre burst and closing speed as a pass rusher ● Arrives hot to the ball, leaving him falling off tackles ● Looks like a fish out of water as a drop player at times ● Torn ACL in left knee (Nov. 2023), which ended his sophomore season ● Below-average starting production (three career sacks)

A one-year starter at LSU (and two-year starter overall), Pyburn played an edge role in defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s scheme. After a falling out in Gainesville, he got his career back on an NFL track with the Tigers — he made an impact that isn’t done justice in the stat sheet. With his demeanor and musculature, Pyburn looks like the son of Brock Lesnar. He is a strong run defender with the physical hands to strike, tilt blockers off balance and quickly find the football. His pass-rush approach is overly reliant on physicality, as opposed to set up or skill, which is reflected in his low sack numbers. He also has some break-down issues as a tackler because of his intense play style. Overall, Pyburn doesn’t offer much upside as a pass rusher, but he is stout versus the run and competes with a touch of insanity to him (in a good way). Considering his special teams and toughness, he can make the back end of an NFL roster.