Kent State’s tackling machine with NFL-tested toughness
Nate Holley was a tone-setting safety for Kent State, piling up 426 career tackles and leading the nation in 2016 with 8.9 solo tackles per game, which is elite disruption for an undersized, high-motor defender[2][13]. He’s the kind of player coaches love because he attacks downhill, plays with edge, and brings proven production from the box, though his pro path showed he fits best as a versatile depth/special-teams piece rather than a pure centerpiece[12][14].
