Gophers' Tackling Machine Turned Raiders Late-Round Gem
Cody Lindenberg, the gritty Minnesota native, dominated as a senior in 2024 with 94 tackles (team-high), 5 TFL, 1 sack, 6 PBUs, and 1 INT, earning All-Big Ten First Team honors despite a prior hamstring injury in 2023 that tested his resilience[1][5]. At 6-3/240, his athleticism, football IQ, and leadership shine—he calls himself 'athletic and intelligent,' capable of doing 'everything on the football field'[9]. A special teams ace with starter intensity, he's the fifth homegrown MN LB drafted since 2019, perfect for teams needing versatile, battle-tested depth who thrives under pressure[1].
