Clay Bignell brought old-school Montana State toughness and real linebacker production
Clay Bignell was a two-time All-Big Sky linebacker at Montana State and a senior captain in 2011, when he helped the Bobcats to a 10-3 record and an FCS playoff berth. In 2009, he earned second-team All-Big Sky honors with 71 tackles despite missing two games, and in 2011 he started 13 games and posted 67 tackles. What jumps off the page is the mix of production, leadership, and resilience — he played through injuries, still made impact plays, and was trusted as the middle of the defense. If you want a tone-setter with proven toughness, he fits.
