Big, physical Cal linebacker with veteran instincts and takeaway pop
Greg Van Hoesen was a 6-foot-3, 220-pound freshman linebacker on California’s roster, and his profile points to a physical, run-stuffing defender with a nose for the football rather than a pure flash player[1]. His high school résumé was strong: he was a three-year varsity starter at Saratoga, earned All-League honors all three seasons, and led his team in tackles each year, including 102 tackles and eight sacks in his final prep season[8]. Cal’s own historical notes also highlight his toughness and experience, describing him as a veteran linebacker who had already played extensively and made plays in coverage and on the ball[2][10].
