Though the losses at the position were plentiful, what the Boise State linebackers bring this season could be one of the most dynamic looks the unit has provided in a long time.
Gone are three of the top four tacklers from last season’s defense, and a projected starter at middle linebacker, Joe Martarano, left the team in March to pursue a pro baseball career.
Senior Blake Whitlock is the top returning tackler with 36, and he joined the team last year as a walk-on.
“When you look at it, we lost every linebacker we had, really, that played very much,” defensive line coach Steve Caldwell said.