Alabama linebacker has virtual meeting with Jaguars
Alabama linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green has the attention of the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Justin Melo , Hill-Green confirmed that he had a virtual meeting with the Jaguars . As we discussed recently, the Jaguars won't be hosting prospects on official pre-draft visits.
Jaguars' 2026 NFL draft prospect to watch: LB Nikhai Hill-Green
An experienced defender at the collegiate level, Hill-Green has played over 2,000 career defensive snaps. The 2025 season was his first at Alabama. Playing 448 total snaps, Hill-Green was effective in coverage, limiting quarterbacks to a completion rate of 55%, while allowing 10.0 yards per catch. He did not have any ball production. Missed tackles were an issue at times. Hill-Green has played 321 career special teams snaps over five seasons.
On the consensus big board , Hill-Green is not ranked, making him a potential undrafted free agent addition.
Nikhai Hill-Green's athletic profile
Nikai Hill-Green on his play style
To wrap up his interview with Melo, Hill-Green was asked why an NFL team should draft him.
"I’m going to make everybody around me better. I pay attention to the small details. I’m a hard worker. I’m going to demand the best out of myself and my teammates every single day. I love to prepare. I’m the ultimate professional linebacker. I want to help the team win games. I want us to be a Super Bowl caliber player. I can play on defense. I can play on special teams. I’m willing to do whatever the coaching staff needs me to do. I’m going to make the team better. I can’t wait to be an asset in the locker room. I’m strictly business, strictly football all of the time. I’m never going to be an off-field distraction. I want to win. I’m going to take advantage of my opportunity. Whoever gives me a chance, I’m going to work tirelessly to prove them right."
What is the Jaguars' need at linebacker?
GM James Gladstone seems bullish on the talent already on the Jaguars ' roster at linebacker, recently describing how the team would make up for no longer having Devin Lloyd . However, adding additional competition can help elevate the play of this position group. Hill-Green would likely more so add to the depth of this unit and be competing for a roster spot.
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