Jack Linden brings versatile freshman energy to Butler’s RB room
In the 2026 season, Butler’s Jack Linden enters as a 6-foot, 190-pound freshman back with a strong high-school résumé: 2,236 rushing yards, 573 receiving yards, and 30 total touchdowns at Guerin Catholic, plus team MVP and all-conference honors. He looks like a fit for a modern offense because he can handle work between the tackles and flex out as a receiver, which adds real juice beyond just “runner” value. The big question is projection, not pedigree—he’s early in his college career, but the profile says smart, versatile upside.
