Middle Tennessee’s veteran tackle brings size, JUCO momentum, and developmental upside
Diego Blattler enters the 2026 season as a 6-foot-6, 283-pound redshirt senior tackle for Middle Tennessee, and his path is the kind coaches love: JUCO production, a playoff run at San Diego Mesa, and a steady climb into the FBS rotation. In 2024, he earned All-San Diego JUCO honors and helped Mesa to an 8-3 record and the program’s first-ever playoff appearance. He’s a physical, experienced edge protector with clear developmental value for a line that wants toughness, length, and reliability.
