A JUCO-to-SMU defensive tackle whose sneaky agility and evasive pass-rush style drew Poona Ford comparisons on his way to a Chargers free-agent deal.
Terry Webb's path to the NFL ran through Kilgore College and Texas State before he landed at SMU for his final season of eligibility. Undrafted in 2026, he signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, aiming to carve out a role as an interior disruptor.
Path to the league
Webb began his college career at Kilgore College, a junior college program, before transferring to Texas State and then SMU for his final season. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
Career highlights
At 6-foot-3 and 313 pounds, Webb built his game around agility and evasion rather than pure power, using quickness to create disruption in opposing backfields. His style at SMU drew comparisons to veteran NFL defensive tackle Poona Ford from Chargers evaluators.
2025 season recap
In his lone season at SMU in 2025, Webb started all 13 games and posted career highs of 46 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks, adding a forced fumble and four pass breakups. That production earned him Honorable Mention All-AAC honors and helped him sign a three-year, $3.11 million contract with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
Sources
- ESPN: Terry Webb player page
- SI: Chargers Roster Spotlights - Terry Webb, A Possible Poona Ford Clone?
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Defensive Tackle
- Group
- defense
- College
- SMU
- Hometown
- Galveston, TX, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
