Reid Carrico brings proven tackling, burst, and edge to WVU’s linebacker room
In the 2025 season, Reid Carrico emerged as a disruptive, high-motor linebacker for West Virginia, finishing with 69 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 8 tackles for loss while starting only two games.[1][2] His value goes beyond the box score: he has shown real downhill burst, plays with visible intensity, and earned a reputation for gritty, physical finishes, including a 16-tackle game and a strong season-ending effort against Texas Tech.[9][14][15] The main caveat is durability and role stability, since injuries have interrupted parts of his career and he hasn’t been a full-time starter, but his production suggests a useful fit for teams needing an energetic, assignment-sound linebacker who can create negative plays.[16][1]
