
Anthony Lavio brings veteran run-stopping grit to LIU’s defensive front
Anthony Lavio is a seasoned LIU defensive lineman who earned preseason All-NEC recognition after a breakout impact season, when he posted 25 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in LIU’s Division I debut; he also logged 42 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks the prior year. The big takeaway: he’s a physical, dependable trench player with proven production and leadership value, the kind of steady edge-setting DL coaches love for toughness, leverage, and experience.