young, active Sam Houston linebacker with upside
Forest Gatlin III is a 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker for Sam Houston who entered the 2025–26 cycle as an active, developing piece in the Bearkats’ front seven. The appeal is the frame: he already looks built for run support and physical football, with enough size to take on blocks and enough athletic profile to stay playable in space. The caveat is the lack of widely available production stats, so the case for him is more projection than résumé right now. If your team wants a high-upside defender with room to grow, he’s worth a serious look.
