
Physical, collision-ready linebacker with room to rise
Nick Tenhaeff profiles as a **developmental linebacker** whose value is tied to **physicality, stability, and collision tolerance** more than box-score flash. For a team like San Diego State, that usually signals a fit for a demanding defensive culture: reliable tackling habits, a willingness to play downhill, and the kind of toughness that shows up in practice and special situations even when public stat lines are limited. The key question is not just production, but whether his **processing speed and range** can keep climbing against faster college offenses.