Conor McPherson brings size, upside, and special-teams grit to Louisiana’s linebacker room
In the 2024 season, Conor McPherson appeared in six games for Louisiana and logged two tackles, mostly contributing on special teams, while the Cajuns listed him at 6-2, 219 pounds as a redshirt sophomore in 2026.[1][6] His standout prep résumé — 45 tackles, five tackles for loss, four sacks, and two interceptions in 2023 — points to a linebacker with speed, disruption, and ball skills, and his basketball/baseball background suggests good athletic fluidity and competitiveness.[6] He looks like a developmental fit for a team that values special-teams toughness and long-term linebacker upside.[1][6]
