Big-bodied Gardner-Webb DL with power, size, and room to pop
In the 2025 season, Ian Calhoun gave Gardner-Webb a legit interior-body presence at 6-foot-4, 290 pounds, appearing in 11 games and recording 0.5 sacks, which points to a rotational defensive lineman with disruption upside. His high-school tape and recruiting profile back up the run-stuffing, physical profile: he was a first-team all-area and all-district defender who posted 41 tackles and 8 tackles for loss as a senior, and the buzz around him has consistently centered on his frame, strength, and toughness. If you need a sturdy, scheme-flexible DL with development upside, he’s a sensible fit.
