Bucknell’s old-school tackle magnet and defensive tone-setter
In the 2014 season, Evan Byers was the kind of linebacker coaches love: a high-volume tackler, a physical downhill presence, and the engine of a Bucknell defense that leaned on him for impact every snap. He finished with 119 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 6 sacks in 2014, and he was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year after a third straight 100-tackle season. The big differentiator: production plus edge — he wasn’t just busy, he disrupted plays. If your team wants a relentless, proven field general with top-tier instincts, Byers absolutely fits the mold.
