With less than a week until spring football practice, ODUSports.com takes a look at each position group for the Monarchs. Today we look at the linebackers.
Linebacker
Senior linebackers TJ Ricks and Anthony Wilson combined for 201 tackles in 2016, as the Monarchs primarily played a 4-2-5 defensive alignment. ODU will look to fill the gap with a plethora of players looking to make their mark.
Marvin Branch is the most experienced of the returning linebackers, as the junior owns 44 career tackles and four fumble recoveries. Terez Dickerson played in five games in 2016, recording three tackles, while Derek Wilder battled injuries, playing in three games on the year.
ODU was able to redshirt freshmen Tyler Darr, Lawrence Garner, Zach Lackman, Brent Priester, Anthony Resek, Demetrius Stitmon and Jordan Young.
Linebackers
Marvin Branch
Tyler Darr
Terez Dickerson
Lawrence Garner
Zach Lackman
Brent Priester
Anthony Resek
Demetrius Stitmon
Derek Wilder
Jordan Young
2017 LB Signees
Estefano Feliciano - 6-1, 220 – Tampa, Fla./Gaither
Keisean Wilson – 6-2, 230 – Waldorf, Md./North Point