Pulliam wins with an explosive first step and twitchy athleticism. He gets into the backfield quickly, forcing linemen to react immediately. His hand usage is violent and purposeful, allowing him to disengage and create pressure. There’s a strong athletic profile that shows up in short areas and separates him from most in his class .

He holds up well against blocks with solid upper body strength. His length helps him stay active at the point of attack. He doesn’t get stuck on contact and works through it. There’s disruption in how he plays. He’s a consistent backfield presence.

Jovon Pulliam Jovon Pulliam 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Hoover | 2027 State AL is a talented member of Hoover’s defensive front who has risen to become our #26 overall player and #6 DL in the state after his dominant year last fall.

“Pulliam is an exciting DL everyone should look out for moving forward. He’s fast, strong, and plays with intense effort every single snap, leading to a ton of great plays against the pass.

I love watching Pulliam with his hands in the dirt. He explodes off the snap, has a terrific blend of speed and power, and consistently embarrasses offensive tackles to get to the quarterback and create stops. I’m excited to keep watching Pulliam; he’s been an exciting player to watch this season.”

Pulliam had a terrific year, recording 91 tackles (16 for loss), 11 sacks, and 6 PBUs on the season.

Pulliam had a really impressive year last fall, breaking out and making tons of huge plays on a talented Hoover defense. If you haven’t checked out his tape before, take a look below:

Jovon Pulliam Jovon Pulliam 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Hoover | 2027 State AL is one of the breakout stars of the season. He was dominant for Hoover’s defensive front and made loads of plays in the 7A.

“Pulliam is an exciting DL everyone should look out for moving forward. He’s fast, strong, and plays with intense effort every single snap, leading to a ton of great plays against the pass.

I love watching Pulliam with his hands in the dirt. He explodes off the snap, has a terrific blend of speed and power, and consistently embarrasses offensive tackles to get to the quarterback and create stops. I’m excited to keep watching Pulliam; he’s been an exciting player to watch this season.”

Pulliam had a terrific year, recording 91 tackles (16 for loss), 11 sacks, and 6 PBUs on the season.

If you haven’t watched Pulliam before, look out. He’s an ascending talent in the 2027 class we all need to get familiar with- check out some of his film below:

Jovon Pulliam Jovon Pulliam 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Hoover | 2027 State AL is an ascending LB in the state’s 2027 class who’s been having a terrific season for Hoover’s defense.

“Pulliam is an exciting EDGE/LB everyone should look out for moving forward. He’s fast, strong, and plays with intense effort every single snap, leading to a ton of great plays against the pass.

I love watching Pulliam with his hands in the dirt. He explodes off the snap, has a terrific blend of speed and power, and consistently embarrasses offensive tackles to get to the quarterback and create stops. I’m excited to keep watching Pulliam; he’s been an exciting player to watch this season.”

Pulliam has had a massive year this fall, making plays in the backfield, in coverage, and on the quarterback. Be sure to check out some of his film below:

Jovon Pulliam Jovon Pulliam 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Hoover | 2027 State AL is a talented junior linebacker out of Hoover who’s made a ton of huge plays this season.

“Pulliam is an exciting EDGE/LB everyone should look out for moving forward. He’s fast, strong, and plays with intense effort every single snap, leading to a ton of great plays against the pass.

I love watching Pulliam with his hands in the dirt. He explodes off the snap, has a terrific blend of speed and power, and consistently embarrasses offensive tackles to get to the quarterback and create stops. I’m excited to keep watching Pulliam; he’s been an exciting player to watch this season.”

Pulliam has been unstoppable this season, racking up 57 total tackles (14 for loss), 10 sacks, and 6 PBUs.

Be sure to check out some of Pulliam’s film below. He’s been unbelievable this season.

10/6/25: Thickly built, well-developed prospect. Plays EDGE, but stubbier length might slide him off the ball in college. He compensates for length, however. Extremely explosive first step. Excellent pursuit and edge-setting skills. Has the twitch and bend to win around the frame of blockers. Underrated, but impressive prospect.