Report: TCU’s Kaleb Elarms-Orr Visiting Multiple Teams Ahead of Draft
Report: TCU’s Kaleb Elarms-Orr Visiting Multiple Teams Ahead of Draft
As the NFL Draft landscape takes its final shape, TCU linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr is emerging as one of the most coveted defensive prospects in the Big 12. Sources indicate that Elarms-Orr is currently on a whirlwind tour of team facilities, with confirmed visits to the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and Denver Broncos in the last 48 hours. After a senior campaign where he dominated the conference with 130 total tackles, the former Cal transfer is quickly moving from a mid-round sleeper to a priority target for linebacker-needy teams.
Elarms-Orr’s 2025 season was a masterclass in sideline-to-sideline range. Standing 6’2” and weighing 234 pounds, he paird his tackle production with 11 tackles for loss and four sacks. His athleticism was fully validated at the NFL Combine, where he stunned scouts with a 4.47-second 40-yard dash and a 40-inch vertical jump. For an NFL seeking faster, more explosive off-ball linebackers to counter the modern passing game, Elarms-Orr fits the prototype perfectly.
TCU’s 2025 Season: Defensive Resurgence
The Horned Frogs experienced a season of ups and downs in 2025, but the defense remained a bright spot thanks to the leadership of Elarms-Orr and Namdi Obiazor. TCU finished with an 8-5 record, often leaning on their defensive front to stay competitive in high-scoring Big 12 shootouts. The team concluded their season in December with a bowl appearance that highlighted Elarms-Orr's ability to diagnose plays under pressure, further inflating his draft stock as spring practice for the 2026 squad begins in Fort Worth.
TCU 2025 Roster & Stat Leaders:
- Tackle Leader: Kaleb Elarms-Orr (130 tackles)
- Defensive Pillars: LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB Namdi Obiazor.
- Team Record: 8-5.
- Last Game Result: 2025 Bowl Season.
Draft Outlook: A Potential Day 3 Steal?
While his physical traits are elite, some draft analysts, including NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, have noted that Elarms-Orr still needs to refine his instincts in zone coverage and improve his recognition of complex blocking schemes. However, his 4.47 speed and 10-4 broad jump suggest a ceiling that most mid-round prospects simply don't possess. The Buffalo Bills, in particular, are reportedly looking at Elarms-Orr as a developmental starter who can immediately bolster their special teams units while learning the nuances of an NFL defense. With the draft just over a week away, Elarms-Orr is one of the hottest names in the Big 12.
