UNLV’s tackling machine is now earning NFL trust
In the 2022 season, Austin Ajiake was a First Team All-Mountain West linebacker and finished fifth in the nation with 132 total tackles for UNLV, a standout production marker that shows why he drew attention as a high-motor, reliable run defender.[6][7] He’s not just a stat-sheet hunter: reports from his NFL path point to a special-teams-first, do-the-dirty-work profile, which usually means toughness, effort, and coach appeal more than flash.[3][15] If you want a linebacker who brings urgency, physicality, and proven tackling volume, Ajiake fits the bill.[6][15]
