Drake’s tackling machine and turnover creator at linebacker
John Hugunin was a high-impact, tone-setting LB for Drake, finishing as the program’s all-time leading tackler and earning All-American recognition, which signals both production and consistency. In his final college season, he posted 116 tackles and led the nation with 9 forced fumbles, a rare blend of chase speed, toughness, and takeaway instincts that coaches love. Beyond the box score, he was known as a four-year starter and a durable, high-motor leader who fit best in a defense that values physicality, reliability, and playmaking from the second level.
