Mike Killian was a tackling machine for Furman, and the Paladins loved it
Mike Killian built his Furman reputation on volume, instincts, and durability: in the 2003 season he led the Southern Conference with 134 tackles and earned first-team All-SoCon honors, while earlier seasons showed steady production and playmaking with 92 tackles in 2002 and 89 in 2001. The standout trait is his nose for the ball—he’s the kind of linebacker who shows up everywhere, can stack tackles, and brings reliable downhill energy. That makes him a strong fit for teams needing a tone-setting middle-of-the-defense presence rather than just a splash-play specialist.
