Erick Roman is a hard-charging freshman linebacker with real upside at VMI
In the 2026 season, Erick Roman has already flashed early production for VMI, recording 9 total tackles through two games, with a strong debut against Virginia Tech and another active outing versus Bucknell. The more interesting part is the scouting profile: VMI’s staff calls him a “throwback,” saying he plays “super hard and super fast,” loves football, and still has his best ball ahead of him. At 6-foot, 230 pounds, he looks like a sturdy, downhill LB with impact potential if he keeps stacking reps.
