Hard-nosed depth DB with special-teams value and upside
Strickland has shown himself to be a physical, assignment-sound defensive back who earned a real role at Ball State in 2023, posting 31 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 2 pass breakups in 12 games, after playing every game in 2022 as well. His calling card is versatility and effort: he’s the kind of low-mistake, high-intensity defender who can help on special teams and in depth coverage spots, even if he isn’t a splash-play producer. That makes him a fit for teams wanting toughness, reliability, and room to develop.
