JTHooten

LBLB#15JMU Dukes
220lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
68.2
375th/778 - LBs
Snap Count '26
507
34th/2010 - LBs
Tackles '26
36
216th/778 - LBs
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026
JT Hooten is a linebacker for the James Madison Dukes who earned a 68.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 375th among 778 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 63.4 ranked 359th among 778 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 70.7 ranked 417th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 64.2 ranked 321st among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 36 solo tackles on the season. Hooten generated 15 total pressures including 4 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 75.8 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 8 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams
Year
James Madison Dukes
2026 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
68.2
AVG
375th/778 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
70.7
AVG
417th/778 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
64.2
AVG
321st/778 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
63.4
AVG
359th/778 LBs

Highest Graded Games

vs NYWA
87.6
Week 2, 2026
@ NCAP
70.3
Week 8, 2026
@ VAOD
70.1
Week 4, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

vs GAST
37.4
Week 7, 2026
vs ALTR
54.4
Week 9, 2026
@ GASO
55.3
Week 6, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
36
216th/778 LBs
SACKS
4
16th/778 LBs
ASSISTS
20
59th/778 LBs
FORCED FUMBLES
0
185th/778 LBs
Rank
216
th
Solo Tackles
36
59
th
Assists
20
185
th
Forced Fumbles
0
125
th
Stops
25
16
th
Sacks
4
545
th
Missed Tackles
8
133
rd
Passer Rating Allowed
75.8
27
th
Total Pressures
15
Rank
34
th
Total Snaps
507
158
th
Run Defense Snaps
194
48
th
Pass Rush Snaps
66
31
st
Coverage Snaps
247