Stats: 7 Tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 FF

Senior OLB/S Waylon Hargrove Waylon Hargrove 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Aquinas | 2026 State WI was all over the field Friday night. Out in space and on the edge Waylon has the advantage. Flying around, closing quickly, and easily avoiding OL on his way to the ball. The senior flashed great awareness with sniffing out the screen and making the tackle for no gain. The athletic defender has range to get to the sideline, makes good tackles, and plays smart. Check out the tape below.

Waylon is an x factor for Aquinas. He is a key contributor on both sides of the ball, finishing with 17 receptions for 396 yards and 6 TDs on offense and 81 tackles, 11 TFLs, and 2 sacks plus 4 PBUs on defense. On offense Waylon does a ton of damage after the catch. He is a slippery, elusive runner with the ball in his hands and sees the field well with the ball in his hands. The junior also flashes the speed to get behind the defense. While he is very undersized for his LB role on defense that doesn’t seem to hinder his game at all. Waylon’s athleticism allows him to get into the backfield quickly or split out wider over a slot receiver and comfortably play in space. The junior also does really well diagnosing plays as they develop and position himself to make plays. He is a smart, athletic player to keep an eye on.