Redshirt Sophomore LB with 42 Tackles, 1 FF, and Bear Pride Award Intensity
KJ Smedley, a 6'3", 220-lb redshirt sophomore linebacker for Northern Colorado, delivered consistent production in the 2025 season by appearing in all 12 games and finishing with 42 total tackles, 15 solo, 32 assists, and 1 forced fumble [1][2]. His differentiator isn’t just stats—it’s elite intensity: he recently posted a 315-lb bench press and was named the 2025 Bear Pride Award winner, reflecting unmatched team-first grit and leadership [4][8]. With no injury history and a mindset that fuels the Ed Lamb rebuild’s ‘harvest year’ momentum, Smedley is a high-fit, high-intensity LB who brings physicality, reliability, and culture to any defensive unit [1][6].
