When Healthy, a Physical ECU Secondary Piece with a Nose for Tackles
In the 2017 season, Tim Irvin flashed as a tough, high-intensity defensive back for East Carolina, finishing with 29 tackles despite being limited to six games by injuries; he was praised as one of the Pirates’ most punishing tacklers and a possible conference-honors type fit in the nickel/free-safety mix. The big story is durability: his upside comes from physicality, versatility, and urgency, but his value rises or falls with staying on the field. If your team wants a tone-setter in the secondary, he’s the kind of player who brings edge as much as coverage.
