Cole Farrand brings veteran, tackle-first reliability to Maryland’s middle linebacker spot
Farrand profiles as a dependable, high-IQ **middle linebacker** who earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after a 19-tackle outing and later led Maryland in tackles in multiple seasons, showing he can be the center of a defense’s communication and production[1][4][6]. At 6'3" and 244 pounds, he offers classic inside-linebacker size, plus a reputation as a vocal leader and steady three-year starter, which makes him appealing for a team that values toughness, alignment discipline, and a proven run defender over flashy traits[4][9].
