Falcon Positional Unit: Previewing the Linebackers
A strong, deep unit
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As was the case with the defensive line, this unit will see plenty of returning experience. Again, several talented turnbacks will resume their Falcon careers. Leading the list is 2019 second team all-Mountain West Demonte Meeks. Lakota Wills and TD Blackmon will also be back in the lineup.
Over the last few years, this unit has been a strength of the team. Along with the defensive line, the linebackers have done a very good job of containing opponent’s running games. Opposing teams have averaged only 113.8 yards per game, and considering that the Falcons play run-based teams Army, Navy, and Wyoming every year, that is a record to be proud of. Analytics company SportSource Analytics recently tweeted an analysis of the top run defenses in college football, and it noted that over the last three years, the Falcons are #4 in the country in lowest percentage of rushes allowed greater that 12 yards, just above San Diego State at #5.