Paul O’Brien brings veteran size, steady production, and a blue-collar interior presence to Morehead State
In the 2024 season, Morehead State DL Paul O’Brien produced 24 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and a 2026 roster listing that kept him at 6-foot-3, 290 pounds, signaling a mature, dependable interior defender rather than a flash-first disruptor.[1][5] He entered Morehead State after two seasons at Yuba Community College, where he led the team in tackles for loss as a sophomore and earned all-conference honors both years, which backs up the “high-motor, physical, disruptive” profile coaches love in a DL.[7] He also earned Academic All-District recognition in 2026, a good hint that he’s the kind of disciplined, coachable fit teams can plug into a culture without drama.[15]
