rangy Utah State linebacker with playmaking pedigree and room to grow
Beau McGiven is a freshman linebacker for Utah State in the 2025 season, listed at 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds, and he brings a safety-to-LB background that shows up in his instincts and coverage chops. His high school résumé at Dixie was all about production—73 tackles, 11 pass breakups, and 4 interceptions in his senior season—so he’s the kind of defender who can find the ball and disrupt throws, not just pile up stops. The big question is physical maturity and role clarity, but the upside is a smart, energetic defender with a playmaking feel.
