Old-School Big Ten Interior Plug with Captaincy Juice
In the 2000 season, Paul Mandina was a 6-foot-4, 310-pound Indiana defensive tackle who was one of the Hoosiers’ most consistent defenders, posting 40 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a pass breakup. Indiana also named him a fifth-year senior captain, which says plenty about his toughness, trust level, and leadership in the room. The best fit here is a team that wants a physical interior lineman who can hold ground, disrupt runs, and bring veteran edge without needing the spotlight.
