Ivan Pace Jr. brings pro-level violence and production from the linebacker spot
Pace is a tone-setting, high-motor linebacker whose 2022 Cincinnati season was elite: 137 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks, enough to earn unanimous All-American and AAC Defensive Player of the Year honors. He stands out for his explosiveness, instincts, and blitz timing, plus a compact 5'10", 236-pound frame that plays bigger than it looks. The key fit question is whether your team values an undersized but relentless playmaker who diagnoses fast, attacks downhill, and brings clear edge every snap.
