Marcus Tappan brings FBS pedigree and rangy linebacker upside to Montana State
Tappan’s calling card is obvious: a 6-foot-2, 235-pound linebacker with quickness that “belies his size,” plus the kind of experience that made him look ready for immediate first- and second-unit reps at Montana State. He was also rated the No. 2 junior college linebacker nationally in 2013, which helps explain the pedigree; the caution flag is rust, since he missed spring drills and had been away from football for months. If you want a linebacker with size, athletic juice, and a bit of edge, he’s worth a serious look—assuming the transition and consistency are there.
