Quinlan Popham brings veteran leadership, elite academics, and a gritty linebacker presence to NAU
In the 2025 season, Quinlan Popham was a fifth-year captain for Northern Arizona and finished with 35 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and two pass breakups, while also returning quickly from a serious arm injury that cost him only four games[5][7]. His biggest differentiators are reliability, leadership, and intelligence: he’s a former walk-on turned captain with perfect academic marks, which usually translates to strong preparation and steady communication on the field[5]. He may not be a flashy stat-stuffer, but if your team wants a disciplined, high-character linebacker who sets the tone and does the dirty work, Popham fits nicely[5][12].
