Mike Pavelko brings old-school middle-linebacker grit to Gardner-Webb
In the 2006 season, Mike Pavelko emerged as a tone-setting starter in the middle of Gardner-Webb’s defense, earning preseason All-Big South recognition and stacking up 87 tackles as a sophomore while showing strong instincts, toughness, and durability with nine career games of 10+ tackles. He’s not described as the fastest linebacker, but his read-and-react ability, physical mentality, and production in big minutes make him the kind of glue guy coaches love—especially if your team wants a dependable, high-motor defender who can command the middle.
