Austin Peay LB Jefferson Bretanys Desca: Big-bodied, small-school transfer with upside in the middle
Jefferson Bretanys Desca is a 6-foot-1, 231-pound senior linebacker for Austin Peay in the 2026 season, and he arrives with legit “plug-and-play” middle-linebacker traits: size, physicality, and a reputation as a high-output tackler from his prior stop at Wheeling, where he was cited for 114 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions in 2025. He’s also been mentioned on a 2026 small-school prospect watch list, which fits the profile of a tough, instinctive defender who could bring immediate downhill toughness and special-teams value.
