
Nico Bayless brings Princeton depth and tackling production at linebacker
Bayless is a physical, assignment-sound **linebacker** who earned a bigger role at Princeton in 2017, working into the rotation over the final three games and posting at least four tackles in each, including a six-tackle outing with two tackles for loss. He profiles as the kind of player coaches like for his steady motor, willingness to mix it up, and ability to make stops near the line of scrimmage. For a team, that means a dependable depth piece with clear run-support value rather than a flashy stat-chaser.