Furman’s Jacob Hanson: a rising, high-motor linebacker with elite tackle instincts
Jacob Hanson is a redshirt freshman linebacker for Furman in the 2026 season, and his calling card is violent production: at IMG Academy in 2024, he set an all-time school record with 142 tackles and 40 tackles for loss, which tells you he plays downhill and finds the ball fast. Furman’s own preview says he has “a good future” if he keeps progressing, and that fits the profile of a physical, high-upside defender who should appeal to teams that value effort, range, and special-teams value over flash.
