Miami’s Veteran LB with Elite Run Defense and Playmaking Grit
Jaylin Alderman, a Louisville transfer who started all 13 games for the Cardinals in 2023, has emerged as Miami’s most consistent linebacker in 2024, posting a team-leading 2.5 tackles for loss and an 80.7 run-defense grade—the best on the Hurricanes’ defense [1][2]. His differentiators include veteran reliability, high-intensity play, and a knack for disrupting ball carriers behind the line, even amid a disappointing team loss [1]. While no major injury history is reported, his intensity and leadership stand out in press coverage, making him a plug-and-play fit for teams needing a sure-tackling, run-stopping LB with NFL-ready experience [2][3].
