
UCF’s high-IQ, high-motor linebacker with a disruptive streak
Josh Linam stood out at UCF as a rugged middle linebacker whose value went beyond raw tackle counts: in the 2011 season, he posted 66 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks, while also earning team honors as Outstanding Linebacker and Academic Excellence award winner. He’s the kind of player coaches trust because he diagnoses quickly, plays with urgency, and brings a steady, captain-like presence. If you want toughness, production, and football IQ in the middle of your defense, Linam fits the bill.