Connor Airey brings veteran instincts and playmaking to the heart of UC Davis’ defense
Airey is a proven, high-motor linebacker whose calling card is impact plays as much as tackles: in the 2021 spring season he posted 10 tackles, a sack, an interception and a quarterback hurry in UC Davis’ win at Idaho, and over his career he compiled 187 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 8 sacks. [2][4][6] He stands out for his downhill physicality, football IQ and captain-level reliability, making him the kind of defender who can stabilize a unit, set the tone on Saturdays and fit well on a team that values toughness and assignment soundness. [2][4][6]
