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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame LB Jack Kiser

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From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Notre Dame LB Jack Kiser.

NO. 24 JACK KISER, LB, NOTRE DAME (R-SENIOR) – 6013, 227 lbs.

SENIOR BOWL PARTICIPANT

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Jack Kiser 6013/227 9 1/8 30 1/2 75 1/2
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

THE GOOD

— Experienced defender with plenty of starts under his belt
— Brings the demeanor and leadership you desire in a linebacker
— Has good athleticism regarding play speed and burst
— Does a great job pursuing the ball carrier in the open field
— Can run sideline to sideline in pursuit of the ball
— Will take on blocks to stack and shed against the run
— Has the awareness to work around blocks
— Keeps shoulders square to the line of scrimmage as long as possible
— Chases the quarterback relentlessly as a blitzer
— Has the instinct to drop into coverage and man his zone responsibilities
— Can run with backs and tight ends in coverage
— Has immediate special teams value

THE BAD

— Will be a 25-year-old rookie
— Lacks ideal length and strength for the next level
— Can get engulfed by size against the run
— Play strength is below average when it comes to fighting off blocks
— Feet can stall at times when he is reading his keys
— Leaves his feet often as a tackler, leading to whiffs
— Doesn’t have much refinement with his pass-rush repertoire

BIO

— Sixth-year senior prospect from Royal Center, IN
— Born September 10, 2000 (age 24)
— Won back-to-back Indiana Class A state championships in his junior and senior years
— Winner of the 2018 Indiana Mr.