JT Kouame-Yao
JT Kouame-Yao
He got to James Madison by way of Shepherd.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
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: +7 net (37 in / 30 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: Played in two games JMU Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete (Fall 2025, Spring 2026) 2024 at Shepherd: First Team All-PSAC East linebacker PSAC East Defensive Player of the Week once Played in 10 games, making nine starts at linebacker Had 62 tackles (34 solo) to go with 11.5 tackles for lo...