Weber State’s old-school tackling machine
McFadden stood out as a high-volume, instinctive middle linebacker for Weber State, finishing the 2003 season with 119 tackles in 10 games and ranking among the Big Sky’s tackle leaders[6]. He was described as a reliable, never-quit defender and a “well-oiled tackling machine,” with multiple games of 16-18 tackles that showed real sideline-to-sideline motor[2]. Add in his 3.50 GPA and repeat all-academic recognition, and you get a high-IQ, high-effort fit for teams that want a tone-setter in the middle[6].
