
Shayne Cochran brings old-school Montana toughness to the Griz linebacker room
Cochran’s profile is all about reliability, physicality, and football smarts: the Montana native was listed at 6-1, 225 and built a reputation as a leader in the Grizzlies’ linebacker corps, with a spring-game showing that tied for the team lead with seven tackles and added a half-sack. In his earlier Montana seasons, he flashed as a sturdy tackler and productive special-teams/backup piece, then earned more responsibility as he matured. If you want a downhill, team-first linebacker with hometown grit and no-nonsense instincts, Cochran fits the bill.