True freshman linebacker with size and upside for Northern Colorado
Lincoln Hageman is a 2026 freshman linebacker at Northern Colorado, listed at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and wearing No. 44, which gives him the frame teams want in a modern second-level defender[1][2]. The current public info points to a young, developmental prospect rather than a proven stat-sheet star, but his height, length, and in-state background out of Erie suggest a player with room to grow into a physical, high-energy contributor if he earns reps[1][2]. That makes him a fit for a program betting on upside, athletic development, and long-term special-teams/linebacker value rather than immediate, fully polished production[1][2].
