Linton Brown was a wrecking-ball run stuffer for SIU
In the 2004 season, Southern Illinois DT Linton Brown earned first-team all-conference honors after starting all 12 games and serving as a force against the run, with the program describing him as a “dominating run stuffer” who controlled the line of scrimmage. He finished with 22 tackles, which ranked second among SIU’s interior linemen, and SIU’s run defense had already been strong the previous season, ranking 8th nationally in 2003. If your team wants interior toughness, gap discipline, and a player who can anchor the front without needing flashy stats, Brown fits the mold.
