LIU Sharks LB Keith Bourque: Canadian Sophomore with 112 Career Tackles and National POW Honors
Keith Bourque, a 6'0", 216-lb sophomore linebacker from Varennes, Quebec, stands out as a high-intensity, versatile defender for the LIU Sharks with 112 career tackles (82 solo), 20 tackles for loss, and 5 pass breakups across the 2023–2024 seasons. His differentiators include elite box-safety coverage skills, quick decision-making against run and pass, and a proven ability to earn both National and NEC Player of the Week honors—rare for a NEC-level freshman/sophomore. Bourque’s Canadian background adds a unique tactical discipline, and he’s currently active with no reported injury history. For teams seeking a physical, instinctive LB who can drop into coverage or blitz with consistency, Bourque is a high-upside fit with immediate rotational value and potential to grow into a captain.
