Jack Pyburn

Jack Pyburn
No. 54 – Kansas City Chiefs
PositionOutside linebacker
Roster status
Active
Personal information
Born (2003-09-03) September 3, 2003 (age 23)
Listed height
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight
258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolThe Bolles School (Jacksonville, Florida)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jack Pyburn (born September 3, 2003) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators.

Early life

Pyburn attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida. He was rated as a three-star recruit, the 36th overall defensive end, and the 441st overall player in the class of 2022.[by whom?] Pyburn committed to play college football for the Florida Gators.

College career

During his freshman season at Florida in 2022, Pyburn recorded three tackles. In 2023, he totaled 17 tackles with one for a loss before his season was cut short after nine games due to an ACL injury. In week four of the 2024 season, Pyburn totaled six tackles with one going for a loss in a win over Mississippi State. In week 12, he recorded eight tackles in a victory over LSU. Pyburn finished the 2024 season with 60 tackles with four being for a loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and an interception. After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Pyburn transferred to play for the LSU Tigers. He entered the 2025 season as a starter on the Tigers defensive line. For his performance during the 2025 season, Pyburn accepted an invitation to participate in the 2026 Senior Bowl.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillBroad jump
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		258 lb
(117 kg)		30+7⁄8 in
(0.78 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		4.45 s7.40 s9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Pyburn signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2026. On August 30, he was waived by the Buccaneers as a part of final roster cuts.

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 31, 2026, Pyburn was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.

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.
  13. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Jack Pyburn Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Jack Pyburn College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  15. ↑ Smith, Scott (May 8, 2026). "Bucs Add 14 More Rookies After 2026 Draft". Buccaneers.com.
  16. ↑ Smith, Scott (August 30, 2026). "Jake Browning, Chris Braswell Among Cuts as Bucs Get Roster Down to 53". Buccaneers.com.
  17. ↑ McMullen, Matt (August 31, 2026). "Chiefs Add Two Defensive Players via Waivers". Chiefs.com.