Physical, instinctive Bobcats linebacker who earned early trust
McCarthy profiles as a tough, 6-1, 220-pound linebacker whose value comes from his play-making flash and football feel, not just raw box-score volume; Montana State has described him as a defender with emerging play-making ability and noted he earned first-team reps in camp, including an interception and multiple impact plays in practice during the 2016 season[10]. He also battled a non-football injury in 2017 that required surgery and was expected to end his career, so the big question is durability as much as talent[9]. If you want a linebacker with size, instincts, and a competitive edge, he’s worth the look[3][10].
