Freshman linebacker Presley Fant brings a rugged, high-upside frame to Murray State
Presley Fant enters the 2026 season as a true freshman linebacker for Murray State, listed at 5-foot-11 and 216 pounds, with a background as a high-volume high school running back who rushed for 1,700 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2025 at Boaz HS.[4][13] His biggest differentiator is athletic versatility and physicality: he also competed in track and basketball, and the move from offense to defense suggests a player who should bring burst, contact balance, and a downhill mindset if his instincts catch up quickly.[4] There are no college stats yet, so the real question is development and role fit—but he looks like a tough, energetic addition with upside if you value tone-setting linebackers who can grow into the position.[4]
