Jovon Burkes is a rangy, productive linebacker who brings real tackling volume to Bowling Green
In the 2025 season, Jovon Burkes showed up as a steady linebacker for Bowling Green, with ESPN listing him at 92 total tackles, 32 solo stops, 60 assists, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception. At 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds, he looks built for the middle of the defense, and the appeal is simple: he finds the ball, finishes plays, and gives a team dependable physicality. He’s the kind of no-nonsense defender coaches trust in traffic, especially if they want toughness and consistency over flash.
