
Albany’s old-school linebacker with a tackling pedigree
Jon Carvin is a former Albany linebacker whose value was built on steady production and physical reliability; in the 2003 preseason, Albany expected him to help replace a major tackler loss after he logged 36 tackles the prior year. His differentiator is straightforward: he projects as a disciplined, assignment-sound defender who earns trust by doing the dirty work, not by chasing highlights. For a team that wants toughness, consistency, and a low-drama fit in the linebacker room, that’s a very nice package.