Brendan Fournier brings a linebacker’s engine and a running back’s background to Columbia
In the 2025 season, Brendan Fournier played in five games for Columbia and even logged a kickoff return for 13 yards at Dartmouth, a quirky little sign of his versatility. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound sophomore from Austin arrived with an unusually physical résumé: a unanimous first-team all-state running back in high school, plus state-title heroics and team-captain credentials. That combo hints at a linebacker who can close space, play with edge, and understand leverage like a runner — a useful fit for a defense that values toughness, instincts, and special-teams value.
