Jimmy Rolder is an American college football linebacker and 2026 NFL Draft prospect who played his collegiate career with the University of Michigan Wolverines. A native of Orland Park, Illinois, he attended Marist High School where he was rated as a four-star recruit before committing to Michigan. Rolder saw action as a rotational player early in his career and battled through injuries, but he emerged as a key starter in the 2025 season. That year he led the Wolverines with 73 tackles, added seven tackles for loss, two sacks, and an interception, and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors while helping anchor one of the nation’s most competitive defenses.
Listed at 6-2 and 240 pounds, Rolder is known for his physical style of play, instincts in run support, and ability to contribute on multiple downs. Over his four seasons in Ann Arbor, he played in 43 games and totaled 118 tackles, nine tackles for loss, one sack and an interception, showcasing steady improvement and leadership. After finishing his collegiate career, Rolder declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, where scouts view him as a versatile linebacker with starting potential and special teams value at the next level.
