After its linebacking corps was thinned by graduations, transfers and a foot injury sustained by probable starter redshirt senior Eli Brown this spring, the WKU football team is set to bring in reinforcements at the position.
Head coach Tyson Helton announced Thursday that Malik Staples and Jaden Hunter, a pair of linebackers from Power 5 schools, will join the 2019 roster.
“We are excited to welcome Jaden and Malik to our football program,” Helton said in a press release. “Both men add valuable experience and depth in our linebacker unit, and (linebackers coach) Maurice Crum is thrilled to get to work with them.