
Citadel legend Denny Haywood still sets the benchmark at linebacker
Denny Haywood’s name still carries real weight at The Citadel because his 2000 season produced 134 tackles, the standard modern Bulldogs linebackers get measured against. He stood out as a high-volume, tone-setting defender with captain-level leadership and a reputation for being physically imposing at 6-foot-2, 235 pounds in college. If you want a defender who brings toughness, production, and a program-first edge, Haywood is the kind of linebacker who fits that mold perfectly.