Jaden Dugger chases NFL dream as draft approaches - CBS News
Former Penn Hills High School star and Louisiana linebacker Jaden Dugger is chasing his NFL dream.
www.cbsnews.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates I can summarize:
- Jaden Dugger was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 5th round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 154th overall (via a trade with the Ravens) .
- He previously played college ball at Georgetown (2022-23) and Louisiana (2024-25), where he transitioned from safety to linebacker/edge and earned several honors, including First-Team All-SBC in 2025 .
- Recent coverage highlights that he’s navigating his rookie season with the 49ers and drawing attention from regional outlets as a Penn Hills (PA) product making the jump to the NFL .
If you’d like, I can pull a focused update on:
- His current status on the 49ers’ depth chart and preseason performance
- Specific injury or transaction news
- Career stats and game logs from college and his early NFL notes
Would you prefer a quick roster status update or a deeper dive into his college-to-NFL transition? [Source snapshots: 49ers roster note and draft report, NFL profile summary, local Pittsburgh coverage ][1][3][10]