Columbia DL David Garland: Experienced, sturdy depth with limited game tape
In the 2025 season, Columbia listed senior defensive lineman David Garland at 6-foot-2 and 255 pounds, and he appeared in 1 game after three straight seasons with no game action, so the appeal is mostly projection, experience, and depth rather than production. He was an all-conference defensive end in high school and also wrestled, which usually hints at leverage, balance, and hand-fighting strength—useful traits for an interior/edge trench player. If a team wants a tough, developmental lineman who can hold up physically and bring veteran practice value, Garland makes sense; if it needs a proven stat-sheet disruptor, he is still more of a bet than a finished product.
