Cincinnati’s 2024 linebacker disruptor turned NFL-caliber playmaker
In the 2024 season, Jared Bartlett was Cincinnati’s most productive defensive spark, leading the Bearcats with 69 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks while ranking second in the Big 12 in sacks and fourth in TFLs. He stood out as a downhill, high-motor blitzer who consistently created chaos on third downs, and Cincinnati coaches credited him as a leader and one of the team’s most reliable backfield threats. If you want an experienced, physical linebacker who can rush, tackle, and set a tone, Bartlett fits the bill.
