Jay'viar Suggs
Career Summary
Jay'viar Suggs is a defensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints.
He joined New Orleans in 2026 after college stops at Grand Valley State, LSU and Wisconsin.
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Early Life
Suggs is from Flint, Michigan.
The Saints and LSU listed Flint as his hometown.
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High School
Suggs attended Clarkston High School in Michigan.
LSU listed Clarkston High School as his prep school.
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College Career
Suggs played 46 college games across Grand Valley State, LSU and Wisconsin.
At LSU in 2024, he recorded 10 tackles, three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in 12 games. He then played all 12 games with 11 starts at Wisconsin in 2025.
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Path to the NFL
Suggs agreed to terms with New Orleans on April 26, 2026.
The Saints listed the signing date in his roster biography.
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NFL Career
Suggs began his NFL career with New Orleans in 2026.
The Saints roster lists him as a rookie defensive lineman wearing No. 62.
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Career Accomplishments
Suggs contributed to Grand Valley State teams that made consecutive NCAA Division II quarterfinal appearances.
His Grand Valley State totals included 14.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks across 22 games.
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Playing Style
Suggs' collegiate profile was built around interior-line disruption.
The Saints credited him with 11 career sacks, 19 tackles for loss and 10 pass breakups across his three college programs.
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32303, 00-0041335, 2/24/2001, Jay'viar Suggs, Jay'viar, Suggs
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