
Experienced Albany Linebacker Known for Big-Play Instincts and Defensive Tone-Setting
AJ Mistler has built a reputation at Albany as a reliable, physical linebacker who flashes impact-play ability—most notably in 2019, when he earned CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors after posting a team-high nine tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble. ESPN lists him as an Albany Great Danes linebacker, and his track record suggests a player who brings toughness, special-teams value, and an aggressive downhill style. He looks like a fit for a team that wants a veteran, hard-nosed defender who can help steady the middle of the defense and make plays when the game gets messy.