Veteran Auburn LB Fa’Najae Gotay brings experience, range, and steady tackling
Gotay is a seventh-year college football veteran who arrived at Auburn after 42 games at Maryland, where he totaled 133 career tackles, 7 TFL, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions; in the 2023 season, he posted 44 tackles, 4.5 TFL, and 2.5 sacks. He fits as a dependable, high-IQ linebacker who can play from hash to hash, diagnose quickly, and add grown-man stability to a defense. The upside is less flash than savvy: he’s the kind of glue player coaches trust because he’s been around, shows up, and understands the assignment.
