RMU’s old-school linebacker who built his name on disruption
In the 2010 season, Elias Navarro was a tone-setting linebacker for Robert Morris, ranking second on the team with 69 tackles and piling up 13.0 tackles for loss, 12 solo, plus three forced fumbles while helping anchor a defense that allowed just 18.3 points per game. He stood out for downhill violence, play recognition, and splash-play instincts—exactly the kind of defender who can wreck a drive, not just finish one. The biggest “why care” factor: Navarro wasn’t just productive; he looked like a certified problem for offenses, and that edge is the real fit check for any defense needing a thumper with teeth.
