You might not know the name Rasheem Biles yet, but college football's next defensive superstar is about to make sure you do. Hailing from Pickerington, Ohio—a suburb east of Columbus that isn't exactly known for churning out SEC-caliber linebackers—Biles is rewriting the script on where defensive greatness comes from.

His journey to stardom wasn't a straight line. At Pickerington Central High School, Biles was a two-way weapon, lining up at wide receiver, running back, and defensive back. He showcased his playmaking instincts with four pick-sixes in his prep career, but didn't settle into a full-time defensive role until his junior year. When the University of Pittsburgh came calling, they signed him as a three-star athlete—a project with potential, but no positional certainty.

Fast forward to today, and Biles is leaving Pittsburgh as one of the most decorated linebackers in recent ACC history. Now, he's a Texas Longhorn. And if early whispers from spring practice in Austin are any indication, the SEC better start preparing for a serious problem.

Biles didn't explode onto the scene overnight. He built his legacy brick by brick. As a freshman in 2023, he made his mark on special teams, tying the Pitt single-season record with three blocked punts—a national best that season. It was a clear signal that his instincts and explosiveness were elite, even before the defensive system fully unlocked him.

In 2024, opportunity knocked, and Biles answered. Starting nine games, he posted 82 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, nine pass breakups, and one pick-six. That performance earned him second-team All-ACC honors from the Associated Press and ACC Linebacker of the Week recognition after a dominant showing against Syracuse—12 tackles, a sack, and a 35-yard pick-six on the opening drive.

Then came his breakout 2025 campaign. Playing in just 10 games, Biles put up staggering numbers: 101 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two interceptions (both returned for touchdowns), two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and six pass breakups. Pro Football Focus graded him 83.7 overall and ranked him No. 90 on their list of the top 101 college players of the season. He led the ACC in tackles for loss and earned second-team All-ACC honors. The national linebacker conversation was finally starting to include his name.

One play from that season perfectly captures his rare talent. Against Louisville in late September, Biles picked off a pass over the middle, executed a 360-degree spin to regain his footing, and sprinted 75 yards for a touchdown. His own safeties coach at Pitt, Cory Sanders, was left searching for words: "I don't know if I've ever seen a linebacker catch an interception, 360, land, sprint..."

Now wearing burnt orange, Rasheem Biles is poised to become the defensive force that everyone will soon know. For fans of the game—and for anyone who appreciates a player who can do it all—this is a name to remember.