AJ Owens is Tarleton State’s tone-setter at linebacker
In the 2025 season, AJ Owens emerged as a top-five tackler for Tarleton State with 65 total tackles, and he paired that volume with disruptive splash plays from his 2024 season line of 60 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and an interception[1][3][4]. At 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds, he looks like a downhill, physical linebacker who fits a defense that wants urgency, violence, and reliability in the middle[1][4]. He’s a strong fit if you want a proven run-thumper who can also create chaos in passing situations; the quick read is that he’s a steady, hard-hitting difference-maker, not just a stat collector[1][4].
