The junior tied for the second-most tackles in the FBS (144), including a team-high 11 TFLs.
Poling is the hybrid, good-in-coverage LB who excels in the pass-happy MAC. And even though he sat out two games last season (knee), he amassed 10.5 TFLs and 4 INTs, two of which he returned to the house.
The RedHawks collected 30 sacks last season, a solid showing that was tied for 42nd in the FBS. Jones led the charge (10 sacks, including a school-record four against Eastern Michigan).
Behind Holley (15-plus tackles in five of his final seven games), the Flashes allowed 4.