Chris Pearson adds special-teams value and depth at linebacker for Arkansas State
Pearson is a high-motor linebacker who contributed in all 12 games for Arkansas State in 2024, finishing with 6 tackles while playing a crucial special-teams role. He stands out more for reliability, effort, and versatility than headline-grabbing stats, which makes him a useful fit for a program that needs physical depth, consistent play, and coverage on kicking units. His path also suggests maturity and buy-in: after transferring to Arkansas State in 2024, he quickly found a role and earned snaps on game day.
