Stout-Base LB with 84 Career Tackles, Now at Northwestern
Kobie McKinzie, a 6-2, 236-lb Redshirt Junior LB from Lubbock, TX, is a college-ready off-ball linebacker with a very stout base and upper-body space, consistently finishing tackles with intensity. Over his Oklahoma tenure (2023–2025), he totaled 84 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 4 pass breakups, serving as Stutsman’s understudy before earning his own role. His differentiator is not just volume but his physical finish and base stability—traits that make him a high-fit, reliable LB for any team needing a stout, active tackler. He transferred to Northwestern in 2026, bringing Big 12 intensity and a proven track record of growth under fierce competition.
