Boise State’s instinctive, high-upside linebacker keeps stacking production
Marco Notarainni is a **core defensive playmaker** for Boise State, coming off a 2024 season with **60 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, three pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries**, which earned him **first-team All-Mountain West** honors.[2][14] At 6-foot-3 and about 238 pounds, he brings size, range, and disruptive run-defense value, and Boise State also credited him as its highest-graded run defender in 2024.[7][14] Beyond the box score, reports describe him as a **vocal, intense leader** whose instincts and football IQ helped him emerge as a breakout defender, making him a strong fit for teams wanting a smart, physical linebacker who plays with edge.[15][16]
