Japp measures in at 6’0 210-pounds splitting his time between linebacker and defensive end. Last season, he accounted for 49 total tackles (21 solo, 28 assisted), 8.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 13 QB pressures, 1 PD, with 1 interception. He has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, lateral quickness, jumping, and change of direction. As a linebacker, he demonstrates good sideline to sideline range. Solid zone coverage skills but excels more attacking the run. As a defensive end he thrives. Japp uses his very good hand strength, strength, and hand placement to consistently move offensive linemen out of the way with ease. Splits double blocks and comes out on top. Japp has a good bull rush to knock OL off their anchor and uses his relentless pursuit to chase the QB out into open space. Look out for Japp going forward.

Japp is an instinctive linebacker with the athleticism to impact every level of the defense. His sideline to sideline speed allows him to track down ball carriers while also giving him the versatility to drop comfortably into coverage against tight ends and running backs. He diagnoses plays quickly, flows naturally to the football and attacks running lanes with confidence by shooting gaps before blockers can react. Japp also shows good ball skills, putting himself in position to either create turnovers with interceptions or being able to breakup passes. His combination of range, instincts and physicality gives him the tools to become one of the more intriguing linebackers in the 2027 class if his production continues to increase.