Air Force Falcons LB Cole Palmer: Unsung Tackling Machine in the MWC
Cole Palmer anchors the Air Force defense as a hard-nosed linebacker, leading the Falcons in 2025 with 98 tackles (per team stats), excelling in run stops with a 92% success rate against the rush—tops among MWC LBs. His differentiator is relentless intensity and leadership, often rallying the option-offense squad through injuries, missing zero starts despite a minor ankle tweak early season. Scouts rave about his football IQ and special teams prowess (15 covers), making him a perfect fit for disciplined, gap-control schemes like 3-4 defenses. NFL potential as Day 3 pick if production holds.
