BJ Junius is a fast-rising freshman linebacker with real tackling chops
BJ Junius enters the 2026 season as a 6-foot-0, 205-pound freshman at Appalachian State with a track record of production and a reputation for violent, downhill play. In his final three varsity seasons in Florida, he piled up 228 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, three interceptions, and 13 pass breakups, including a senior year with 87 tackles, 13 TFL, four sacks, and two forced fumbles. He already saw early action for App State, logging 2 tackles in 2026, and the appeal is obvious: rangy, physical, disruptive, and hungry enough to fit a defense that wants energy and edge.
