Calvin Pitcher brings veteran tackling, run-stopping grit to UAB’s defense
In the 2025 season, Calvin Pitcher gave UAB a dependable, high-motor linebacker presence, appearing in all 12 games, making two starts, and posting 38 tackles with a sack and a pass breakup. His best trait is versatility: he arrived as a former four-year starting safety at Idaho State, then successfully transitioned into a linebacker role, which shows range, toughness, and football IQ. He also battled back from a lower-body injury in 2024, so the durability question matters less than the impact question now—he looks like a fit for teams wanting a physical, assignment-sound defender who plays with edge.
