#15
JT Hooten
Returning to James Madison for 2026
Daleville, Ala. → Enterprise
via jmusports.com ↗JT Hooten
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Billy Napier
How he plays
2026 Outlook
James Madison
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · James Madison
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +6 net (37 in / 31 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
James Madison · Last season: 12-2 (AP #19) · Talent rank #127 · 2026 recruiting class #80
Background
2025 at West Alabama: First Team All-Gulf South Conference linebacker Started all nine games at linebacker Had 69 tackles (24 solo) to go with 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and one fumble recovery Season-high 17 tackles with a TFL vs. Charleston (Sept. 13), earning GSC Defensive Player of the We...
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