Blake Surface brings veteran reliability and a nose for the ball to Indiana State’s linebacker room
In the 2024 season, Blake Surface appeared in 11 games and produced 23 tackles, including a season-high seven stops with 0.5 tackle for loss at South Dakota; he also logged at least three tackles in four games. The value here is steadiness: a 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker with multi-year experience, special-teams utility, and a background as a high-school all-around defender who consistently piled up tackles. He also earned academic recognition, which usually tracks with discipline and coach-trust—nice little bonus for a fit-conscious roster.
