high-IQ, program-tested linebacker with coach-grade instincts
Rouzier’s UMass profile points to a linebacker shaped by experience, not flash: he was a three-year letterman for the Minutemen after beginning at UConn as a walk-on, and he earned conference all-academic honors twice while helping UMass win two conference titles and reach the 2006 national title game. His differentiators are toughness, attention to detail, and a reputation for developing players and handling defensive responsibilities. If you want a steady, culture-setting linebacker who fits a disciplined system, he’s the kind of piece coaches love to have around.
