Nicky Kuzemka brings veteran linebacker toughness and academic reliability to Furman’s defense
Kuzemka is a proven, high-IQ linebacker prospect with real production in Furman’s system: over his Paladin career he logged 110 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, and a fumble recovery, with his 2020 season highlighted by a team-leading 49 tackles and an interception.[2][5] His differentiators are consistency, versatility, and football instincts—he started games at both middle and weak-side linebacker and delivered impact outings like a 12-tackle, 3-TFL, 1-sack game against Mercer. He also brings durability, leadership, and strong academic credentials, making him a solid fit for a defense that values dependable, assignment-sound play.[1][2][3]
