Summary

B.J. Green II was undrafted in the 2025 Class out of University of Colorado. At Colorado in 2024, Green led the team with 33 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors and Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year recognition after transferring from Arizona State. He also recorded forced fumbles, a blocked kick, and double-digit tackles for loss in his senior season. Green’s collegiate journey included being a true freshman sack leader as a walk-on and later becoming a consistent playmaker with strong quarterback pressure rates. He’s recognized for his work ethic, motor, and versatility to rush inside or off the edge, traits that helped him earn a roster spot with the Jaguars. As a rookie with the Jaguars, Green has appeared in multiple games as a rotational defensive lineman and special teamer, tallying tackles and contributing physical play in limited snaps.

Strengths

• Production & Disruption in College: Green had a breakout senior year with 12 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks, showing consistent disruptive ability against FBS competition.

• Relentless Motor: Known for his effort and pursuit, Green frequently works to finish plays and chase down ball-carriers through the echo of the whistle. Green has a violent playing style and is he can’t get around, he’s not afraid to go through with a wicked bull rush.

• Versatility on the Defensive Front – He can align as a traditional edge rusher or move inside on stunts and sub-packages, giving defensive coordinators flexibility. Green developed markedly each season, demonstrating improved read/recognition of offensive schemes and assigning keys at the collegiate level.

• Strength and Leverage – At ~270 lbs with a compact, powerful frame, Green can hold up in run-heavy situations and stack against linemen at the point of attack. Green packs a heavy punch off the line of scrimmage and shows unreal strength that has translated well into the NFL.

Weaknesses

• Undrafted Status: As an undrafted free agent, Green has not yet established himself as a high-volume producer or consistent starter at the pro level, although he is earning more opportunities on a weekly basis with the Jaguars due to the way he approaches the game with professionalism and diligence.

• Pass-Rush Repertoire Needs Expansion: While productive in college, his move set and counter rushes are still developing, which may limit early success versus veteran NFL tackles.

• Length & Physical Traits Limits: With a 0.45 RAS height composite score, Green’s lack of length could make it harder to disengage from longer, powerful offensive tackles.

• Run-Defense Technique Under Pressure: As an edge/rotational DL, he can be knocked off his rush path in tight interior run formations without perfect leverage.

Outlook

BJ Green II projects as a high-effort rotational defensive lineman and situational pass-rusher in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ front seven, well-suited for sub-package roles and gap-attack responsibilities. His collegiate production and relentless motor make him a valuable rotational piece on early downs and in pass-rush stunts. With his versatility, he can provide depth at both edge and interior defensive line spots, giving the Jaguars flexibility in defensive scheming and mismatch exploitation. If Green continues refining his pass-rush techniques by adding more counters, hand usage, and leverage and earns more consistent snaps, he could become a reliable situational contributor and even carve a niche as a third-down pass-rush option. The key for his growth will be translating his college disruptive production into consistent NFL impact, especially in getting to the quarterback and holding up against pro-level run blocks. Given his work ethic and adaptability, James Gladstone may have found a gem depth defender with upside on early downs and specialty fronts.