2025 AP Third-Team All-American LB Who Led FBS with 151 Tackles
Owen Long is a rare defensive force who led the entire FBS in tackles during the 2025 season with 151, a program-record seventh-best single-season mark for Colorado State [6]. His differentiator is an unmatched intensity and range; he doesn't just stop runners but hunts ball carriers, evidenced by his 1 fumble recovery and consistent 12+ tackles-per-game average through September 2025 [2][3][4]. As the first CSU defensive player to earn AP All-American honors since 1995, Long brings a proven, high-impact pedigree and first-team All-Mountain West credibility that translates immediately to any team needing a tackle-machine linebacker [6]. He is an elite fit for teams prioritizing defensive volume and leadership, offering a sophomore with national recognition and a relentless, California-honed playing style.
