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FAU Football: Previewing the inside linebackers

Eight players fill the depth chart in the position.

University Press stock photo of inside linebacker Eddie Williams.

With the FAU football team’s season-opener over two months away, the UP will evaluate each position group on the roster. Today, we will look at the inside linebackers.

Inside linebackers are usually run-stuffing players whose job is to handle the offensive lineman from achieving their blocks on them to create space for the running back. Another duty asked of them is to protect in pass coverage and be dependent tacklers.

Returning from an outstanding sophomore campaign, Eddie Williams will look to keep the momentum from last season into his junior year.