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JL Skinner

SAF

Drafted 183rd overall in the 6th round of the 2023 draft, JL Skinner arrived from Boise State. He's currently with DEN, in his 4th season in the league. His 36.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 22nd percentile.

Size

6'4", 220#

College

Boise State

Draft

Rd 6, 183rd overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
40.2

35th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3-0.60
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2-0.67
Availability×0.1+0.92

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DEN40.25
2025DEN36.312
2024DEN33.57

Career profile

JL Skinner has appeared in 24 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with DEN.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 36.3, in the 22nd percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1KC—40.7
Week 2JAX—40.6
Week 3LAR—40.9
Week 5LAC—41.1
Week 6SEA—40.2

JL Skinner — common questions

What position does JL Skinner play?
JL Skinner is listed as an SAF.
Which teams has JL Skinner played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), JL Skinner has played for DEN (2024–2026).
Where did JL Skinner go to college?
JL Skinner played college football at Boise State.
When was JL Skinner drafted?
JL Skinner was selected in round 6, 183rd overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has JL Skinner scored?
JL Skinner has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is JL Skinner's ScoutIndex Rating?
JL Skinner rated 40.2 for 2026, the 35th 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

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