physical, fast-rising Tribe linebacker with starter-level instincts
In the 2025 season, Elijah Rainer appeared in 10 games and made 6 starts for William & Mary, finishing with 18 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 0.5 sack, and 1 pass breakup. He’s repeatedly described by the staff as a physical, high-motor defender with excellent speed, quickness, instincts, and scheme awareness, which is exactly the kind of profile that can travel in a playoff-style defense. If you want a linebacker who plays with urgency and can develop into a disruptive, assignment-clean piece, he’s a strong fit.
