Fordham's Tackle Machine Mike Courtney: Undersized LB with Elite Production and Captain's Fire
Grad student LB Mike Courtney dominated the 2024 season for Fordham, leading the Rams with 95 tackles (7.9/game, 4th in Patriot League), 8.5 TFLs, 1 sack, and 5 PBUs while starting all 12 games as team captain and earning Second Team All-Patriot League honors[2][4][5]. At 5'10", his relentless intensity, positional versatility (LB to safety and back), and football IQ shine through in big games like 10-tackle outings vs. Lafayette and Merrimack—proving he's a sure tackler who flies around the field[2][7]. Academic All-Patriot standout pursuing a master's, he's durable, leader-type grit without injury red flags, making him a perfect special teams ace or depth LB for Power 5 squads craving hustle and smarts.
