TOP LINEBACKERS II
Kenyatta Wright Oklahoma State 6'1" 235 Sr.
Very athletic. Is strong and speedy, has great coverage ability. Can be tough and very savvy. Has great leadership qualities and is very smart. A durable athlete, with big hitting ability. 10TFL in '97 and '98. 1999 Stats: 52 tackles, 5TFL, 2 sacks, 3PBU, 2QBH, 2FF
Jamel Smith Virginia Tech 6'2" 235 Sr.
A great hitter, aggressive and tough. Can blitz effectively. Great run stopper. Lead the team in tackles last season, 2nd team All Big East in '99. 1999 Stats: 89 tackles, 8TFL, 5QBH
Willie Fells Purdue 6'1" 225 Sr.
Dominating athlete. Very skilled, quick, tough and agile. Can stop the run, rush and cover. Very versatile, not very big but super athletic. All American in '98, had 107 tackles, despite struggling with suspension. 1999 Stats: 85 tackles, 65 solo, 5TFL, 3PBU, FF, 3INT
Ian Gold Michigan 6'1" 220 Sr.
Not big, but is dominating. A deadly hitter and big time playmaker. Very quick, has good coverage ability and flys into the backfield (20TFL '98). Always making plays, has a nose for the ball. Athletic and smart, works hard. 1999 Stats: 83 tackles, 62 solo, 10TFL, 4 sacks, INT, 2PBU, 3FF
Danny Clark Illinois 6'2" 230 Sr.
Solid, very durable,consitent. Athlete with great physical abilities,aggressive hitter. Playmaker and a 3x All Big10. Named UI MVP in '98. 115 tackles in last season, 13TFL in '97. 1999 Stats: 115 tackles, 71 solo, 11TFL, 3 sacks, INT, 6PBU, 4QBH, FF
Barry Odom Missouri 6'0" 230 Sr.
Very durable, 2 year starter, overcame some injuries. Quick, athletic and agile (35" VJ). Runs a 4.5/40, strong (bench:500lbs, squat:700lbs). One of the top 10 tacklers in MU history. Versatile, big hitter, also plays OLB and DE. Lead team in tackles, was HM All Big12 this season. 1999 Stats: 99 tackles, 62 solo, 10TFL, 1 sack, INT, BK
Mike Rose Purdue 6'0" 220 Sr.
Very quick, speedy and agile. A great athlete, small but effective. Always making plays, is smart and aware. Can stop the run and is a big rusher. 1999 Stats: 55 tackles, 36 solo, 10TFL, 3 sacks, 2INT, 3PBU, 3FR, 2FF
Dave Brcka Iowa State 6'2" 243 Sr.
Got great size, strength and athleticism. Durable, reliable and a leader. Not only started three seasons, but was also named captain in all three. Was Academic All American, made 127 tackles (91 solo) as a freshman. 1999 Stats: 48 tackles, 32 solo, 2PBU
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