Julien Simon brings proven tackle production and disruptive playmaking to UConn’s linebacker room
Simon is a high-upside, multi-year transfer linebacker whose best selling points are production and versatility: in 2023 at Tulsa, he finished second on the defense with 58 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, plus pass breakups and a fumble recovery, and scouting notes also point to above-average ball skills from his linebacker spot.[9][10] He is a useful fit for teams that want a downhill defender who can also affect the passer, though his earlier USC usage was limited and some evaluations note inconsistency in coverage, so the appeal is a playmaker with measurable upside rather than a finished product.[1][7][9]
