Josh Barajas brings veteran linebacker pedigree and downhill toughness to Illinois State
In the most recently available Illinois State and player profile sources, Josh Barajas is a seasoned 6'2", 245-pound linebacker whose value comes from physicality, experience, and a track record of producing as an impact defender earlier in his career. He arrived at Illinois State after transferring from Notre Dame, where he was once a highly regarded recruit, and his high school resume included big-tackle, big-play production—92 tackles, five sacks, and two interceptions in 2013, followed by 98 tackles, seven sacks, and 10 tackles for loss in 2014. The clear appeal is his size, blitz ability, and grown-man linebacker presence; the main question for any team is whether he can turn that pedigree into consistent, current-year field impact.
