Stanford’s academic grinder who brought production and poise
Brent Etiz flashed as a smart, physical linebacker for Stanford, finishing his 2011 season with 5 tackles in 7 appearances and a career-high 3 tackles plus a forced fumble against Washington. His calling card was reliability: a three-year starter at Buchanan High, senior-year production of 126 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 7 sacks and 4 interceptions, and Stanford academic standout status. The fit? A coach-friendly, high-IQ, team-first defender with special-teams value and no-nonsense intensity—more lunch-pail linebacker than highlight merchant.
