Jack Pyburn (defensive lineman)

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Jack Pyburn
No. 44  LSU Tigers
Position Defensive lineman
ClassSenior
Personal information
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight264 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school The Bolles School (Jacksonville, Florida)
College
Stats at ESPN

Jack Pyburn is an American football defensive end for the LSU Tigers. He previously played for the Florida Gators.

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Early life and high school

Pyburn attended high school at The Bolles School. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit, the 36th overall defensive end, and the 441st overall player in the class of 2022, where he committed to play college football for the Florida Gators. [1]

College career

Florida

During his freshman season in 2022, Pyburn recorded three tackles. [2] His 2023 season was cut short after nine games due to a season ending ACL injury, where he totaled 17 tackles with one for a loss on the season. [3] [4] In week four of the 2024 season, Pyburn totaled six tackles with one going for a loss in a win over Mississippi State. [5] In week twelve, he recorded eight tackles in a victory over LSU. [6] Pyburn finished the 2024 season, notching 60 tackles with four being for a loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and an interception. [7] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [8]

LSU

Pyburn transferred to play for the LSU Tigers. [9] He entered the 2025 season, as a starter on the Tigers defensive line. [10] [11] For his performance during the 2025 season, Pyburn accepted an invite to participate in the 2026 Senior Bowl. [12]

References

  1. Durando, Bennett (February 1, 2022). "Auburn football 3-star edge target Jack Pyburn commits to Florida". Montgomery Advisor. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  2. Kassim, Ehsan (September 13, 2025). "Why did Jack Pyburn transfer to LSU? Why former Florida DE left Gators for Tigers". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  3. Richardson, Jesse (November 7, 2023). "Gators EDGE rusher is out for the remainder of 2023 with ACL injury". Gators Wire. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  4. Whitley, David (October 4, 2024). "More Jack Pyburn may mean less laughter when it comes to Florida football defense". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  5. Carmona, Tyler. "Gators' Edge Rusher Has Caught Napier's Attention Amid Return from Injury". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  6. Nadeau, Rene. "LSU edge rusher Jack Pyburn making his presence felt this spring". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  7. Brockway, Kevin (September 9, 2025). "Why UF-turned-LSU edge rusher Jack Pyburn has extra incentive facing Florida football in Death Valley". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  8. Brockway, Kevin (December 10, 2024). "Florida football DE Jack Pyburn entering transfer portal, per report". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  9. Diaz, Cory (March 18, 2025). "Wondering if LSU's defense can get better? Just ask a transfer who has something to prove". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  10. Darcey, Reed. "Wondering if LSU's defense can get better? Just ask a transfer who has something to prove". NOLA.com. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  11. Kern, Mark. "Jack Pyburn says he's faster, more athletic at LSU than Florida". Saturday Down South. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  12. Moscona, Matt (December 6, 2025). "Jack Pyburn accepts Senior Bowl invite". Louisiana Sports. Retrieved December 6, 2025.