We conclude a series of positional previews with the team’s strongest unit. When Chris Ash and Jay Niemann arrived, they described the linebacker situation as “a mess”, but the Scarlet Knights turned a weakness into a strength. For last year’s preview, click here.
Position coach(es): Jay Niemann (defensive coordinator/ inside linebackers, 3rd season), Toby Neinas (outside linebackers, 1st season)
Key players returning: Deonte Roberts (Sr.), Trevor Morris (Sr.), Tyreek Maddox-Williams (RSo., coming off a medical redshirt), Rashawn Battle (RSo.), Olakunle Fatukasi (So.), Tyshon Fogg (So.