Miguel Rijo brings disruptive pass-rush upside to Norfolk State’s linebacker rotation
Rijo looks like a **high-motor, backfield-threatening linebacker** rather than just a pile-up tackler: in his 2023 freshman season he played in 10 games, posted **22 tackles**, **2.5 sacks**, and **six QB hurries**, then earned **MEAC Rookie of the Week** after a breakout effort against Towson. Norfolk State’s 2026 preseason notes show he was active again in 2025, appearing in six games with **eight tackles** and **0.5 sack**, which suggests rotational value with room to grow. He profiles as a fit for teams that want energy, blitz pressure, and edge disruption from the second level.[3][5][11]
