Holding seven D1 offers, Colter is ranked #22 overall and the #4 LB in the PRZ state rankings. At 6’2” 205 lbs. he combines a solid frame and plus athleticism with an instinctive feel for the game. His movement skills and speed allows him to play sideline to sideline with ease, showing excellent range and closing speed in pursuit. He diagnoses plays quickly, takes efficient angles to the football, and delivers physical contact as a tackler. High level anticipation and processing ability to react to his reads and trigger to the ball. His football IQ and toughness make him a difference-maker at all three levels of the defense. He plays with excellent pad level and leverage, showing the ability to shed blocks and make tackles in the open field. This season he racked up 115 tackles, 12 TFL, and 10 sacks.

7 Offers: UT Martin, Oregon State, Oregon, Nevada, Duke, Arizona State, UNLV

2026 Linebacker Jaylyn Colter Jaylyn Colter 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Mountain Pointe | 2026 State AZ is easily one of the best linebackers in the state. Improving from his sophomore year by nearly doubling his numbers in his junior season with 122 total tackles, 83 solo tackles, 3 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 INT, and 5 pass deflections. He has great size at the linebacker position at a 6’2 195lb frame. Colter’s instincts are top-tier, the way he can diagnose a play and fly downhill to meet the ballcarrier. He brings it when he lays his tackles, leading with his shoulders and drawing heavy impact into the ball carrier to stop his advance. He moves well in coverage and possesses above-average ball skills, which make him a versatile 3-down linebacker. Colter will be looking to make his senior season one for the history books for this Pride defense this season.

Colter was physically impressive and showed sideline-to-sideline speed. He dropped into coverage well and knows how to use his length to break up 50/50 balls.

2026 Linebacker Jaylyn Colter Jaylyn Colter 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Mountain Pointe | 2026 State AZ was a force on the defensive side of the ball for the Pride. Hovering around double digit tackles on the night, he was a wrecking crew preventing his opponent’s rushing attack from getting going. His ability to diagnose and work through traffic is unique, navigating the trenches and always being around the ball carrier. He is violent and powerful in his tackles, firing through the ball carrier and doing it with emphasis. Colter had himself a night on the defensive side of the ball and will continue making plays to add to his already fantastic junior season.

2026 Linebacker Jaylyn Colter Jaylyn Colter 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Mountain Pointe | 2026 State AZ has already cemented himself as one of the best players on the Pride defense. The 1st team All-City defender had a spectacular season last year for the Pride. Having 68 total tackles, 49 of those solo tackles, and 4 sacks at the inside linebacker in just 6 games he played is remarkable. He has excellent sideline-to-sideline speed, able to cover tons of ground. He gets after offense keeping them on their toes with his aggressive play.

Colter’s recruiting got off to a fast start as a freshman at Chaparral pulling in four D1 offers including ASU and Oregon. Since then, he’s coming off a strong season at Mountain Pointe that saw him rack up 68 total tackles with nine TFL in six games after sitting out the early part of the season due to transfer rules. He’s a downhill and attacking defender that shows good range and sideline to sideline speed. Quick in the short area to redirect to the ball and flashes good burst to close. Like his anticipation and reactionary quickness to get an early break filling gaps and cutting off angles. Violent at the POA, he accelerates through contact and finishes ball carriers to the ground aggressively. At 6’2” 195 lbs. he’s got good length and room to fill out his frame as he develops but also could transition well to safety at the major D1 level. Added offers from Central Michigan, Oregon State, and Duke this month bringing his total to seven.

4 Offers: Oregon, ASU, UNLV, Nevada, Central Michigan, Oregon State, Duke