
Texas State linebacker with a blue-collar, high-IQ edge
McDade’s profile screams dependable, physical linebacker: he was a first-team all-district defender and earned Vype Magazine’s Linebacker of the Year recognition in high school, plus academic all-district and all-state honors that hint at discipline and football IQ[1]. His Texas State background suggests a player with classic LB traits—toughness, versatility, and team-first consistency—rather than flashy splash plays[1][3]. He’s the kind of fit you want if you value reliable tackling, preparation, and a steady culture-builder over pure highlight-reel hype[1][3].