
Mercyhurst LB Building Momentum with Tackling Prowess
Sophomore linebacker Jeff Leavell flashed reliability in 2024, playing all eight games for the Mercyhurst Lakers with 23 tackles (11 solo, 12 assisted) including two for loss, showcasing his MLB instincts and gap discipline.[2] A versatile Hamburg HS standout (6 TDs, 563 rush yards, 355 pass yards in 2022),[3] he brings high-motor intensity and multi-positional athleticism from WR/QB/SS days, making him a gritty, coachable fit for teams needing blue-collar defenders who thrive in physical PSAC battles.[1]




