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Michael Montgomery
LB · SR · Memphis Tigers

Michael Montgomery

LB SR Memphis
About Montgomery Updated Jul 10, 2026

6'4" 250-LB Transfer Michael Montgomery Ranks No. 12 Nationally in Tackles Per Game for Southern Miss

Michael Montgomery is a **national tackle machine** and **elite volume producer** for Southern Miss, ranking **No. 12 in the country** (and No. 2 in the Sun Belt) in tackles per game with **96 total tackles**, **2 interceptions**, and **1 forced fumble** this season [1]. His **differentiator** is his **relentless intensity** and **durability**, evidenced by four games with 10+ tackles (including 13 against App State, Louisiana Tech, and Arkansas State) and playing all 11 games in his previous Portland State season [1][5]. As a **6-foot-4, 250-pound junior** who traveled **2,500+ miles** from Portland State, he brings **rare size-speed balance** at the linebacker position, making him a **perfect fit** for teams needing a **high-intensity, tackle-for-loss leader** who doesn't just chase stats but dominates every snap [1][5].

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Early season — still building Updated Oct 27, 2026
Montgomery National linebacker Average
Tackling
90th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Pass Rush
21st percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Disruption
~13th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games / 8 PBP
Coverage
48th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Ball Hawk
34th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Turnover Creator
~25th percentile; Thin sample; 8 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
39th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Production
59th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games / 8 PBP
Consistency
67th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games

Fair Market Value

$200K

Qualified estimate

Stats

2026

Percentile among FBS LBs — a longer bar ranks higher

57
Tackles
53rd of 1,294 LBs
32
Solo Tackles
29th of 1,294 LBs
25
Assisted Tackles
124th of 1,294 LBs
0
Sacks
463rd of 1,294 LBs
0
Sack Yards
459th of 1,294 LBs
1
Passes Defended
139th of 1,294 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
202685732250-1
2025121063076322
2024118350-1
20231114590-0

Fan Score

80 Fan Score
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