JJ Pegues
Career Summary
JJ Pegues is a defensive tackle from Oxford, Mississippi. He played college football at Auburn and Ole Miss before the Las Vegas Raiders selected him in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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High School
Pegues attended Oxford High School in Mississippi, where he led the Chargers to a Class 6A state championship as a senior. He was an Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game honoree, a Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen selection and a highly ranked recruit at his position.
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College Career
Pegues played two seasons at Auburn and three at Ole Miss, appearing in 62 career games with 25 starts. At Ole Miss, he recorded 110 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, seven pass breakups and a fumble recovery across 38 games. He also served as a short-yardage offensive weapon, scoring seven rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown for the Rebels.
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Path to the NFL
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Pegues with the 180th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
The NFL lists Pegues as an active Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle wearing No. 92, with two years of experience. The reviewed official profile does not provide regular-season statistical totals, so none are stated here.
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Career Accomplishments
Pegues earned the 2024 Chucky Mullins Courage Award, was named an All-America honorable mention and first-team All-SEC selection by College Football Network, and received 2024 All-SEC third-team honors from the coaches and Phil Steele. He also made the SEC Community Service Team in 2023 and 2024 and was a 2024 Wuerffel Trophy semifinalist.
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Playing Style
Pegues is a versatile defensive lineman with a unique offensive background. He played receiver, running back and quarterback in high school, was recruited to Auburn as a tight end, moved to defensive line during his second Auburn season, and later contributed at fullback for Ole Miss.
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