Akron’s relentless tackling engine and field general
Arslanian built his reputation at Akron as a high-motor, high-volume linebacker who led the defense with elite tackle production in the 2022 season, when he posted 135 tackles and earned first-team All-MAC honors[11]. He’s valued less for flash than for consistency, instincts, and durability; multiple reports describe him as a captain-level presence who anchored the Zips through coaching changes and was the guy teams had to account for on every snap[11][12]. If you want a tough, experienced, tone-setting LB who lives around the ball, he’s the kind of player coaches trust immediately[11].
