Vanderbilt’s tackling machine with award-level production
Longwell has emerged as a reliable, high-motor linebacker for Vanderbilt, following a 2024 season in which he led the Commodores with 89 tackles, added 7.5 tackles for loss, an interception, and four pass breakups; that production was strong enough to land him on the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List in 2025. Beyond the numbers, he stands out for impact against top competition, with multiple double-digit tackle games and a knack for making plays behind the line of scrimmage—traits that make him a fit for teams wanting a physical, instinctive defender who plays with steady intensity and game-to-game consistency.
