the old-school playmaker who thrived on impact snaps
Jake Trantin built his William & Mary reputation as a tough, instinctive linebacker with a nose for big plays: in the 2008 season, he earned CAA Rookie of the Week honors after a career-high 13 tackles against Rhode Island and finished that year fourth on the team in tackles with 41 and second in tackles for loss with 5.5. He also flashed ball skills and disruption, with 3 interceptions in the 2009 season and a knack for forcing offense into mistakes. The appeal here is the motor, versatility, and production in space—classic “does the dirty work” linebacker energy.
