seasoned Columbia linebacker whose best trait was toughness before a knee injury ended his playing career
In the 2015 season, Jacob Ardron showed up as a dependable, hard-nosed linebacker for Columbia, appearing in all 10 games and finishing with 23 tackles, 4 sacks, and 5.5 tackles for loss; his breakout day came against Dartmouth with 6 tackles and 2.5 TFL. Beyond the box score, he stood out as a multi-sport, captain-type leader at Diamond Ranch and later overcame a career-ending knee injury, which speaks to his intensity and resilience. That makes him the kind of player you’d want for edge-setting, effort, and locker-room energy.
