Mercyhurst’s steady anchor up front: Joey Balgo brings veteran size and line credibility
In the 2024 season, Joey Balgo started 10 games on Mercyhurst’s offensive line and helped power one of the NEC/FCS’s better offenses, with the Lakers averaging 105.5 rushing yards and 362 total yards per game. He’s a strong-fit interior presence: a 5-foot-10, 309-pound senior who has earned preseason All-NEC recognition, plus 2026 NEC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors. The value here is reliability, leverage, and consistency—not flash. If a team wants a tough, experienced lineman who can help set a physical tone, Balgo checks that box.
