Lane Ecton brings veteran edge and ball-hawk instincts to Georgia Southern’s linebacker room
Lane Ecton, a redshirt senior outside linebacker for Georgia Southern in the 2026 season, offers experienced depth, compact 5-foot-11/210-pound physicality, and a proven nose for takeaway plays—his career highlight includes an interception that helped fuel a turnover-hungry Eagles defense in 2018. He profiles as a smart, energetic defender who can fit into a system that values toughness, special-teams value, and reliable assignment football. If your team wants a seasoned, under-the-radar linebacker with grit and football IQ, Ecton is the kind of player who quietly makes the room better.
