Blake Carlisle brings Texas-tough linebacker DNA to SMU
Blake Carlisle is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound linebacker from Dickinson, Texas, whose profile points to a rangy, physical defender with real multi-sport recruiting pedigree and early “Texas’ Best” linebacker recognition in high school. His differentiators are instinct, length, and downhill intent rather than flashy headline stats, and the SMU staff has valued his prep résumé as a smart, high-motor fit for a defense that wants toughness and range. The biggest question for a team fit is whether his frame and development curve translate into consistent college-level impact, but the traits suggest a disciplined, competitive linebacker worth investing in.
