Travis Cherry brings veteran linebacker instincts and academic discipline to Western Illinois
In the 2007 season, Travis Cherry stood out as a high-motor, all-around linebacker for Western Illinois, starting all 11 games and ranking third on the team with 7.4 tackles per game while also finishing among the conference leaders in sacks, tackles for loss, and passes defended[6]. His profile suggests a true game-wrecker with range, blitz ability, and ball production, plus the kind of durability and football IQ you want in the middle of a defense—he overcame earlier injury setbacks, then bounced back to earn academic all-star recognition and honorable mention all-conference attention[2][4][6].
