wake-up-call linebacker with rangy playmaking and NFL-ready toughness
In the 2019 season at Wake Forest, Justin Strnad was a disruptive, all-over-the-field linebacker who posted 69 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and an interception in just 7 games, flashing the kind of sideline-to-sideline range that coaches love. His calling cards are instincts, burst, and versatility in coverage and blitz packages, though injuries have been part of his story and can affect how much teams can lean on him. If you want a high-effort defender who can erase space and make plays in multiple ways, he’s the kind of fit that quietly upgrades a defense without needing a lot of spotlight.
