John Tessmann is a playmaking, ball-hawking linebacker who can swing a game
Tessmann has shown disruptive instincts for Davidson, highlighted by a 2024 pick-six and a 2022 stretch that earned him PFL Defensive Player of the Week after two interceptions against Butler.[1][4] The best part of his profile is takeaway creation: he reads quarterbacks well, plays with urgency, and has enough athletic range to turn defense into points.[1][4] That makes him a strong fit for a team that values aggression, momentum plays, and a linebacker who can create impact beyond the box score.[1][4]
