veteran transfer linebacker bringing production, ball skills, and range to Austin Peay
Charney arrives at Austin Peay in 2026 as a redshirt senior and one of the more proven defensive transfers in the FCS, with a résumé that includes 160 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 7 interceptions, 17 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries over his previous three seasons[2][8]. He profiles as a hybrid defender who’s moving into a true linebacker role, which makes him valuable if you want speed, instincts, and coverage ability from the second level rather than just a thumper in the box[8][11].
