a throwback interior anchor for Eastern Illinois
Brad Metzger is best known as a physical, interior defensive lineman who helped anchor Eastern Illinois’ front in the early 2000s, with local coverage and conference previews noting him as a returning starter at tackle in 2001. The big takeaway: he was valued for toughness, run-stopping reliability, and doing the dirty work that doesn’t always show up in box scores—exactly the kind of tone-setter teams love in the middle. If you’re looking for a hard-nosed DT who can clog lanes and bring old-school edge, he’s the profile to care about.
