
Versatile starting SAM linebacker for UMass
Kurt Filler is listed by UMass as a starting outside linebacker at SAM heading into fall camp, and the key selling point is his versatility: the staff says he can play all three linebacker spots. That kind of flexibility makes him valuable for matchup-based defenses and special packages, especially if you want a linebacker who can adapt quickly rather than just stay in one lane. For a team looking for a plug-and-play defender with positional range and a likely strong football IQ, Filler reads as a useful fit.