Tre Lamar just looks the part of a middle linebacker. He physically looks the part and has the speed and vision to go from sideline to sideline every play.
While he was a regular contributor on special teams and got 102 snaps over 15 games last year, Lamar should take over for Kendall Joseph, who appears likely to replace Ben Boulware at the weak-side position.
An early enrollee in January 2016, Lamar’s play was limited last year because of a steep learning curve, but he still managed to rack of 22 tackles and one sack.
Throughout spring practice Lamar said that he wants to step up and be that guy to help ease the loss of Boulware, who for the past two seasons has been the defense’s leader.