Marcus Brandon brings veteran linebacker production and spring-squad momentum to Middle Tennessee
In the 2026 season context, Brandon is a senior, 5-11, 215-pound linebacker whose profile is built on range, production, and SAM-linebacker versatility; Middle Tennessee lists him as having earned a career-best 49 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and three pass breakups in his strongest season, and he emerged from spring as the starting SAM LB. That combination of snap-ready experience, downhill toughness, and coverage flashes makes him a useful fit for a defense that wants a dependable, physical, assignment-sound linebacker who can still make plays off the edge.
