Beady Waddell V brings downhill production and two-way toughness to Western Carolina
Waddell is a compact, physical linebacker who already showed high-volume production in high school, including 109 tackles in 2023 and 104 tackles the year before, plus enough offensive burst to add 872 rushing yards that same 2023 season. He’s a good fit for a program that values run stopping, toughness, and versatility: his background as a three-sport athlete and his ability to impact games on both sides of the ball suggest competitiveness and durability, though he did miss time in high school with a concussion and playoff rest. At Western Carolina, his appeal is clear as a hard-nosed defender with proven instincts and upside.[1][3]
