High-Ceiling Linebacker Still Finding His Way at Abilene Christian
Lavine arrived at ACU as a decorated prospect—a three-star recruit and USA Football All-American watch list honoree with elite production in high school (61 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 8 forced fumbles in 2022). The 6-1, 200-pound linebacker redshirted in 2024, appearing in five games without recording statistics. While his early college trajectory hasn't matched his high school pedigree, his physical tools and proven tackling instincts suggest he's a developmental prospect worth monitoring as he gains experience and opportunity in the FCS level.
