a heat-seeking, tackle-packing linebacker with proven playmaking juice
In the 2018 season, Santana Sterling was one of UConn’s defensive anchors, finishing second on the team with 80 tackles, leading the Huskies with 7.0 tackles for loss, and adding a forced fumble plus an interception. He also earned UConn’s Defensive Player of the Year and Jasper T. Howard Award, which backs up the tape: relentless effort, physicality, and a clear “every snap matters” mentality. For a team needing a dependable, high-motor linebacker who shows up in big moments and sets the tone, he’s the kind of linebacker coaches love.
