McCarthy had a breakout year in 2020, finishing the season with 40 total tackles, nine total sacks, and one forced fumble.
With the NFL Draft slated to start on April 29, the University Press will evaluate the FAU football players eligible for the upcoming event. Today, we are taking a look at senior EDGE Leighton McCarthy.
As the leader of a defense that was ranked tenth nationally in scoring defense, McCarthy had a breakout year finishing the season with 40 total tackles (20 solo), nine total sacks (eight solo), and one forced fumble.