Jonathan Waller
Redshirt freshman defensive tackle on Middle Tennessee's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 276 lb · Murfreesboro, TN · Stewarts Creek
The story
1 defensive tackle on Middle Tennessee's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Jonathan Waller
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Derek Mason
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
Jonathan Waller is now still projected as a developmental piece on the defensive line for Middle Tennessee.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in strength and hit power.
Middle Tennessee has produced 7 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Jimmy Staten went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Middle Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · Middle Tennessee
Returning around him
- 1 Middle Tennessee player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (20 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Middle Tennessee · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #109 · 2026 recruiting class #119
Background
2025 (Freshman) • Did not play in any games and took a redshirt year High School • Played for Coach Ben Caudill at Stewarts Creek High School • Two-time all-region to go with all-area honors • As a senior he had 61 tackles, 14 sacks, 32 TFLs, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries • Turned...
The defensive line · Middle Tennessee
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- #74Jonathan Wallerno box-score line yet
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