WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 2, 2015) – Today's William and Mary football spring practice update features a video interview with all-conference linebacker Luke Rhodes, as well as a quick look at the Tribe's spring depth chart at the linebacker position. The video feature is available above or by clicking here.
Below is a quick look at the Tribe's spring depth chart at linebacker.
Linebackers |
WLB |
#40 Ian Haislip, Sr. (6-2, 235) 2014 Video Highlights Veteran leader who appeared in all 12 games last season and earned a pair of starts … Physical player who is a good tackler … Versatile linebacker who can play also play MLB … Finished his junior season with 26 tackles and a sack last fall. |
#33 Stephen Lubnow, Jr. (6-0, 220) Athletic linebacker with good instincts … Plays well in space … Versatile player who can play multiple spots at linebacker … Maximizes talent and opportunities … Significant contributor on special teams during the past few seasons. |
MLB |
#50 Luke Rhodes, Sr. (6-2, 242) 2014 Video Highlights All-America candidate … Two-time first-team All-CAA selection … Leader who was elected a team captain as a junior last year … Excellent football instincts … Possesses great strength and pursues the ball well … Extremely hard worker who earned the team's John A. Stewart Winter Warrior Award in 2014 for his work on the field and in the off-season training program … Totaled 191 tackles during the past two seasons. |
#52 Matt Vlissides, Jr. (6-0, 225) Tough, physical linebacker … Good tackler who works hard … Member of the travel squad for eight games last season. |
#15 Zach Fetters, Sr. (6-3, 225) Will miss the spring due to injury but is expected to be healthy for preseason practices … Very smart, versatile linebacker … Saw action in 11 games on special teams and as a reserve last fall … Former wide receiver who recorded three catches as a sophomore in 2013. |
SLB |
#39 Josh Dulaney, RFr. (6-2, 205) Physical, hard-nosed linebacker who was honored as the 2014 W&M Quarterback Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year … Athletic and plays well in space … Has a high ceiling and possesses ability to develop into a significant contributor. |
#45 Spencer Kleinrichert, RFr. (6-3, 220) Long, physical linebacker who can also play the MLB or SLB spots … Smart player with good football IQ … Hard worker who consistently strives to improve … Redshirted as a member of the scout team last season. |