Dane Picariello is Colgate’s tone-setting linebacker with real playmaking pop
In the 2025 season, Dane Picariello emerged as a reliable, high-impact defender for Colgate, finishing with 87 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, an interception, 2 pass breakups, and 4 quarterback hurries. He brings size, edge, and versatility at 6-foot-3, 245 pounds, and his move from the defensive line to linebacker shows he can adapt and still produce. The best fit for him is a defense that wants an active, physical front-seven chess piece who can chase, diagnose, and occasionally wreck a game without needing the spotlight.
