Rutgers football returns an essential protective starter from last season, middle linebacker Tyreem Powell. The New Jersey native began 12 videogames for the Scarlet Knights last year, recording 71 overall dealswith, 6 takeson for loss, and 3 sacks. Throughout the 2022 season, he had at least 4 dealswith in every videogame and was in on a tackle-for-loss in 7 contests. Can the 6-5 240-pound junior linebacker have a breakout 2023 season?
The 2022 season was Powell’s initially year as a full-time starter. In 2021, he began 3 videogames however stepped in as an daily starter last season. Heading into the 2023 season, Powell is attempting to enhance his interaction abilities as the leader of Rutgers’ defense.
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According to 247Sports, Powell discussed broadening his function as the MIKE linebacker throughout the spring.
“I would state being more communicative. As a MIKE linebacker, you have to set things, make sure the defense is in the right position, and make the calls. That function is no