
the relentless, high-IQ linebacker who became Duquesne’s tackling machine
Nathan Stone is a proven Duquesne linebacker whose résumé screams production and durability: in the 2017 season, he started all 11 games, posted 57 tackles, led the Dukes with 5.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss, and was a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy for his academics and leadership[2][9]. Earlier in his career, he flashed as an immediate impact defender, including 58 tackles as a freshman in 2014 and a 2016 season that helped earn All-NEC recognition[4][5][7]. The fit? A tone-setting, assignment-sound defender who brings edge, effort, and leadership more than flash[14].