Redshirt Junior LB with Proven Sack Ability Now Rejoining App State After Injury-Plagued 2025
Cole Becker, a 6'2", 235-lb redshirt junior linebacker for Appalachian State, is a high-intensity, physical defender whose 5.5 sacks in 10 games at Pacific Lutheran (2024) showcase elite pass-rushing instincts from the linebacker spot—a rare differentiator for his size. Though he didn't appear in any 2025 games due to injury (no stats recorded), his 29 total tackles and 19 solo stops the prior year reveal consistent engagement and tackling reliability. Becker, a Nashville native from Father Ryan High School, is known for his relentless motor and graduate status (2025), signaling maturity and leadership. He's a strong fit for teams needing a versatile, sack-hunting LB who can pressure the quarterback and anchor in run defense, provided he's fully recovered from his 2025 absence.
