Andrew Papoccia brings a versatile, high-motor linebacker profile to Illinois State
Andrew Papoccia has the kind of old-school edge coaches usually love: he was a productive, multiple-role defender at Illinois State, moving from rover to whip linebacker and finishing the 2003 season with 89 tackles while ranking No. 7 all-time in career tackles for loss with 28. He also showed playmaking juice with a scoop-and-score touchdown in 2003, suggesting good instincts and effort to finish plays. The fit is clear: if a team wants a physical, assignment-sound linebacker with toughness, versatility, and a nose for disruption, Papoccia checks a lot of boxes.
