Alex Rose is the glue-guy linebacker Indiana State trusts to set the tone
In the 2025 season, Alex Rose emerged as a real two-way field presence for Indiana State, finishing fourth on the team with 66 tackles while adding 5.0 tackles for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble, and he was named a 2026 team captain[7][8]. He’s the kind of linebacker coaches love: active, durable, and increasingly trusted in big moments, with a season-high 16 tackles in the finale showing he can handle volume without fading[7][8]. For a team needing toughness, leadership, and a steady defensive signal-caller, Rose looks like a strong fit[7][8].
