With every new season, programs deal with roster turnover. Some of the AAC’s best linebackers in recent memory have moved on, leaving some coaches with some holes to fill this summer. Others will welcome back starters and hope to build on last year’s results.
One thing you’ll see often in this piece is a stud linebacker that is no longer with the program. The biggest name that’s no longer in the conference is Shaquem Griffin, who became a household name leading up to being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, Navy and UConn, our top two units entering 2017, are two of several teams looking to replace multiple starters at linebacker.