A 6th-round pick (180th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Mississippi; Auburn, JJ Pegues has built an NFL career since. Now with LV, he's in his 2nd NFL season.
Size
6'2", 325#
College
Mississippi; Auburn
Draft
Rd 6, 180th overall (2025)
Seasons
2025–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF
Methodology33.5
7th percentile among DEFs · limited sample
1 games
Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3-0.60
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2-0.70
Availability×0.1-1.85
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 2 NFL seasons on file, JJ Pegues has played in 8 regular-season games, all with LV.
2026 splits
regular season2026 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | KC | — | 40.4 |
JJ Pegues — common questions
- What position does JJ Pegues play?
- JJ Pegues is listed as a DT.
- Which teams has JJ Pegues played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), JJ Pegues has played for LV (2025–2026).
- Where did JJ Pegues go to college?
- JJ Pegues played college football at Mississippi; Auburn.
- When was JJ Pegues drafted?
- JJ Pegues was selected in round 6, 180th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has JJ Pegues scored?
- JJ Pegues has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is JJ Pegues's ScoutIndex Rating?
- JJ Pegues rated 33.5 for 2026, the 7th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Kirk CousinsQB · 2026
- Ashton JeantyRB · 2026
- Brock BowersTE · 2026
- Tre TuckerWR · 2026
- Michael MayerTE · 2026
- Mike Washington Jr.RB · 2026
- Cody WhiteWR · 2026
- Jalen NailorWR · 2026
Drafted in round 6, 2025
- Dorian StrongCB · pick 177
- Bilhal KoneCB · pick 178
- Ollie Gordon IIRB · pick 179
- Kyle McCordQB · pick 181
- Andy BorregalesK · pick 182
- Marcus HarrisCB · pick 183
- Devin NealRB · pick 184
- Will HowardQB · pick 185