Idaho’s defensive glue and rangy tackling machine
In the 2025 season, Dylan Layne emerged as a true tone-setter for Idaho, finishing with 88 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, six pass breakups, and a fumble recovery while earning Big Sky Honorable Mention recognition. He’s valued less for splashy highlight-reel chaos than for being reliably everywhere: active, physical, assignment-sound, and trusted enough to be named a team captain for 2025. At 6-foot-1 and 222 pounds, Layne brings leadership, range, and football IQ—exactly the kind of linebacker coaches love when they want a defense that communicates, finishes, and doesn’t flinch.
