Northern Illinois’s old-school linebacker with a nose for disruption
Zach Larsen has been a productive, physical presence for Northern Illinois, with historical NIU roster notes showing he finished a season seventh on the team in tackles and led the Huskies with two forced fumbles and two recoveries, plus 3.5 tackles for loss[1]. The appeal is the linebacker profile that travels: active hands, run-game bite, and turnover creation, with a reputation as a hard-hitting, dependable defender rather than a flashy stat-chaser[1][3]. If you want a tone-setter who can help win possession battles and bring edge to the middle of the defense, Larsen fits the bill[1][2].
