experienced UNI linebacker with backfield instincts and a high motor
McLaughlin’s value is in disruption: in the 2023 season, he played in 10 games for UNI and posted 12 tackles with 0.5 tackles for loss, while his high school profile already pointed to his calling card—speed, quick reads, and a knack for getting into the backfield. He’s the kind of linebacker coaches like because he combines effort, awareness, and versatility, not just box-score production. Add in a biology/pre-med background and MVFC Honor Roll recognition, and you get a disciplined, high-character fit who can help a defense with intelligence, intensity, and special-teams utility.
