Jadon Perlotte
Tennessee
Sophomore
Bio
Recruiting
Scouting Report
Jadon Perlotte is a 4-star Linebacker from Buford, GA (Buford) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 416 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8943. Committed to University of Tennessee.
Physical Profile
Listed at 6-4, 214 lbs. Taller than 96% and heavier than 38% of 2025 Linebacker prospects in the SEC Scouts database (136 with a listed size).
Play Style
Limited film exposure makes detailed play style analysis difficult, though Buford linebackers typically feature strong fundamentals, disciplined gap responsibility, and sound tackling technique. Likely projects as a fundamentally sound player who maximizes technique over elite athleticism.
Strengths
- Buford pedigree - comes from one of Georgia's premier programs known for developing college-ready talent and championship-level fundamentals
- Undervalued prospect with 4-star talent - composite rating suggests legitimate ability that hasn't translated to offer sheet, creating potential value
- SEC-ready development track - Tennessee commitment indicates coaching staff sees projectable traits and coachability
Areas to Improve
- Exposure and marketing - zero reported offers suggests need to showcase skills at camps and combines
- Physical development - likely needs to add functional strength and size for SEC linebacker demands
College Projection
Projects as a developmental piece who could contribute on special teams early with potential to earn rotational linebacker snaps by junior/senior seasons. May redshirt initially to add strength and learn Tennessee's defensive system.
Best Fit
SEC programs that emphasize player development and fundamental linebacker play. Tennessee's commitment suggests they see him fitting their defensive scheme, likely as a middle linebacker who can handle run fits and short coverage responsibilities.
Player Comparison
Similar physical profile at 6'2" 225 lbs with comparable fundamentals-over-athleticism approach. Both were undervalued recruits from strong high school programs who Tennessee identified as projectable prospects with excellent technique and football IQ, though neither possessed elite measurables that would make them highly sought-after nationally.
Season Stats - 2025
Defensive
General
Career History
Tennessee
#27 LB - Sophomore
Tennessee
#27 LB - Freshman
Current Team
University of Tennessee