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Position Preview: Linebackers

Michael Berlfein (FIU Athletics)

MIAMI (April 2, 2020) - This week we preview FIU's linebackers as we look ahead to the upcoming season.

POSITION BREAKDOWN
Position: Linebackers
Position Coach: Jeff Copp
Key Returner: Jamal Gates

PLAYER TO WATCH
Jamal Gates had a breakout season in 2019, as the Panther linebacker ranked second on the team with 85 tackles. The Palm Beach Gardens native played and started in all 13 games for the Panthers and logged six games with at least seven-or-more tackles, with two of those being double-digit games.