Trimarcus Cheeks brings veteran downhill edge to Houston’s linebacker room
Trimarcus Cheeks is a physical, experienced linebacker who fits Houston’s defense because he has already shown he can produce as an every-down tackler; in 2021 at Samford he logged 48 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, and at Houston he posted 23 tackles with 1.0 sack in the 2023 season. He’s been praised as a reliable veteran presence since arriving as a transfer, with enough size, toughness and coverage awareness to handle middle-of-the-field responsibilities. If you want a linebacker who plays with grit and knows his job, he’s your guy.
