Brown linebacker John Connelly brings old-school toughness and leadership to the Bears
John Connelly is a Brown linebacker known more for dependable, physical football than flash: Brown’s roster lists him at 5-11, 215 pounds, and his 2010-season bio notes seven total tackles with a career-best four solo tackles in a win at Cornell. He also carried a strong prep resume as a Stonington captain and team MVP, which points to the kind of steady, high-effort leader who can fit well in a disciplined defense. The upside is grit, IQ, and consistency; the question is whether his profile matches a team needing a rangy sideline-to-sideline playmaker.
