Mackenson Owens brings developmental upside and downhill LB physicality to South Dakota
Owens looks like a depth-and-development linebacker for South Dakota, with his 2023 season showing he earned real game exposure and logged his first collegiate tackle, but there is no current stat line available for 2025. His value is less about box-score flash and more about traits that translate to special teams and rotational defense: size, willingness to compete, and a path toward bigger snaps if he keeps stacking consistency. If you want a tough, ascending linebacker who can grow into a reliable role, he’s worth monitoring.
