Physical, turnover-forcing LB who brings bite to Northern Colorado’s defense
In the 2024 season, Payton Polson posted 44 tackles in 12 games for Northern Colorado, added 11 solo stops, and forced a fumble and a recovery—classic splash-play linebacker stuff[1][12]. He looks like a steady, physical fit for a defense that wants urgency and contact, with his value showing up in disruption as much as raw tackle totals[1][12]. At 6-foot, 225 pounds, the fifth-year veteran brings experienced, downhill play and a reputation for being around the football, which makes him a useful fit for teams needing a dependable interior enforcer[1][7].
