Villanova’s Data-Driven LB Leader with 75 Tackles and Buck Buchanan Finalist Status
Shane Hartzell, Villanova’s junior linebacker (#31, 6’0”, 230 lbs), is a data-driven defensive force who led the Wildcats with 75 total tackles (41 solo) in the 2025 season, including 12.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks—earning him Phil Steele Second Team All-American honors, First Team All-CAA, and Buck Buchanan Award finalist status. Beyond stats, teammates describe him as “one of the boys”—intense yet humble, with no injury history and a relentless practice intensity that makes him a perfect fit for any team seeking a high-intensity, leadership-oriented LB. His differentiator isn’t just volume; it’s consistency: started all 14 games in 2024 and 2025, showing durability and football IQ that transcends raw numbers.
