Isaiah Glasker

NFL Draft Profile: Isaiah Glasker

Position: Outside Linebacker (WILL/Hybrid) | School: BYU | Class: Junior

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 240 lbs | Archetype: Hybrid (Coverage / Blitz Specialist)

College Career Summary

Isaiah Glasker is one of the most unique physical specimens in the 2026 draft class. A former walk-on who arrived at BYU as a 190-pound safety following a church mission in Uruguay, Glasker underwent a massive physical transformation to reach 240 lbs. His breakout 2024 season put him on the national radar, leading the Cougars in tackles (70) and tackles for loss (14.5) while tying for the team lead in interceptions (3).

In 2025, Glasker solidified his status as a pro prospect, starting every game and serving as the versatile "chess piece" of the BYU defense. His background as a safety is evident in his fluid movement and elite ball skills for a man of his stature. He finished his junior campaign as a Third-Team All-Big 12 selection, proving that his "freakish" combination of height and safety-like range wasn't just a flash in the pan.

Highlight Career Stats:

• Games Played: 35

• Total Tackles: 140

• Tackles For Loss (TFL): 23.0

• Sacks: 6.5

• Interceptions: 5 (1 Pick-six)

• Pass Deflections: 10

• Forced Fumbles: 2

2025 Season Game-by-Game Grades

Opponent	Stats	Grade	Key Performance Note
vs. Portland St.	3 Tkl, 1.5 TFL	B	Controlled the edge; physical in limited reps.
vs. Stanford	4 Tkl, 1.0 Sk, 1 FF	A-	Star Impact. Forced a fumble and a sack.
@ East Carolina	6 Tkl, 2.0 TFL, 1 PD	B+	Showed elite Pursuit tracking down perimeter runs.
@ Colorado	4 Tkl, 1.0 Sk, 1 INT	A	Mental Toughness. Big-time INT in a 3-point win.
vs. West Virginia	4 Tkl, 1.0 TFL	B	Sound in gap integrity; limited YAC.
@ Arizona	5 Tkl, 1 INT	A-	Coverage. Haunted Arizona again with another pick.
vs. Utah	5 Tkl	B	Disciplined eyes against the rival Utes.
@ Iowa State	3 Tkl	B-	Quiet but efficient; handled deep zone drops.
@ Texas Tech	10 Tkl, 2.0 TFL, 1.0 Sk	A+	Season Best. High-volume production in a tough loss.
vs. TCU	7 Tkl	B+	Showed improved Play Recognition vs. the air raid.
@ Cincinnati	3 Tkl, 1 FR	B	Alert play to recover a fumble; solid leadership.
vs. UCF	1 Tkl	C+	Worst Game. Struggled to disengage from UCF's speed.
@ Texas Tech (B12)	6 Tkl	B	Battled through fatigue; co-led in stops.
vs. GA Tech (Bowl)	6 Tkl	A-	High Stamina; key part of the comeback win.

Scouting Report

Strengths

• Unparalleled Length: At 6'5" with an enormous wingspan, Glasker is a nightmare for QBs trying to throw over the middle. He tips passes and shrinks windows effortlessly.

• Safety Fluidity: Unlike many 6'5" players who are "stiff," Glasker retains the Footwork and Agility of his DB roots. He can drop 20 yards downfield and mirror TEs.

• Blitz Versatility: He is a Blitz Specialist who can rush from the off-ball position or put his hand in the dirt. His Acceleration is rare for his height.

• Tackling Range: He has a massive "catch radius" as a tackler, often snagging RBs by the ankles from angles other linebackers can't reach.

Weaknesses

• Pad Level: Natural height is a disadvantage in the trenches. He tends to play "tall," allowing shorter offensive linemen to get underneath his pads and drive him back.

• Functional Strength: While he has bulked up to 240, he can still be "washed out" by double teams. Needs more lower-body power to anchor against NFL power runs.

• Over-reliance on Length: Occasionally lunges at ball carriers rather than breaking his feet down, leading to missed tackles against twitchy NFL-level backs.

Scheme Fit: Ideal WILL or Hybrid LB in a 3-4 or 4-2-5 "Nickel" system.

NFL Comparison: Anthony Barr (Vikings) / Tremaine Edmunds

Scout’s Final Word & Projection

Intangibles: 18/20 | Physical Tools: 20/20 | Attributes: 17/20 | Athleticism: 18/20 | IQ: 17/20

Final Grade: 90/100

Isaiah Glasker is a "traits-based" prospect that will have NFL scouting departments divided. Some will see a 6'5" linebacker as a leverage liability, but most modern coordinators will see a weapon who can erase the league's elite hybrid TEs. His transformation from a 190-pound walk-on to a 240-pound Big 12 star proves his Mental Toughness and work ethic. While he needs to continue refining his "shock and shed" technique, his ceiling is as high as any defender in this class.

Draft Projection: 2nd - 3rd Round