Central Michigan LB Fernando Sanchez III is a reliable, ascending run-stopper with playmaking flashes
Fernando Sanchez III has emerged as a steady, physical linebacker for Central Michigan, finishing the 2024 season with 27 tackles and 1.5 sacks after a bigger role than in earlier years, and his 2026 EA SPORTS rating gives him a solid 74 OVR with strong marks for tackle, pursuit, hit power, toughness, and acceleration.[1][2][7] He stands out less as a splashy stat-sheet monster and more as a dependable defender who can close space, bring intensity, and fit a defense that values discipline and downhill tackling; if you want immediate production and a tough, assignment-sound presence, he looks like a good fit.[2][3][7]
