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Jake Golday

LB

Drafted 51st overall in the 2nd round of the 2026 draft, Jake Golday arrived from Cincinnati; Central Arkansas. Now with MIN, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

6'4", 240#

College

Cincinnati; Central Arkansas

Draft

Rd 2, 51st overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
46

49th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15+1.25
Pass rush×0.3-0.60
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2-0.70
Availability×0.1+0.97

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026MIN465

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Jake Golday has played in 5 regular-season games, all with MIN.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1GB—41.2
Week 2CHI—40.1
Week 3TB—40.9
Week 4MIA—40.9
Week 5NO—55.3

Jake Golday — common questions

What position does Jake Golday play?
Jake Golday is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Jake Golday played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jake Golday has played for MIN (2026).
Where did Jake Golday go to college?
Jake Golday played college football at Cincinnati; Central Arkansas.
When was Jake Golday drafted?
Jake Golday was selected in round 2, 51st overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jake Golday scored?
Jake Golday has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jake Golday's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jake Golday rated 46.0 for 2026, the 49th 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

Drafted in round 2, 2026