National Tackle Leader Bryan McCoy Jr. Brings Elite Volume and All-MAC Pedigree to Oklahoma State
Bryan McCoy Jr. is a high-intensity, tackle-volume linebacker who immediately ranks among the nation's top defenders after transferring from Akron, where he earned Second Team All-MAC honors in 2024 with 120 tackles (4th in MAC) and led his team in stops for two consecutive years[1][2][3]. His differentiator is relentless production: he currently sits tied for 8th nationally in total tackles (23) and 8th in tackles per game (11.5) in the 2025 season, including a 9-tackle performance against Oregon[1]. At 6'0", 225 lbs, he brings a proven 'playmaker' mentality from Chicago, IL, with no reported injury history and a reputation for being a transfer-portal success story who elevates defensive intensity[1][3][8]. He is an ideal fit for teams needing a sure-tackling, high-motor linebacker who consistently finishes plays and dominates the tackle count, though he currently has zero recorded sacks or interceptions[5][6].
