Kobe King
Measurables: 6’1″ / 247 lbs.
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Expected Role: Starting Middle Linebacker
After redshirting in the 2021-22 season, Kobe King was in a battle for the starting middle linebacker position last spring and summer. He ultimately didn’t win that battle, but still played in 13 games last season. With about 100 fewer snaps than the starter, King recorded 41 total tackles and four tackles for a loss. He also returned a fumble for a touchdown against Rutgers.
King is expected to get the starting nod this time around. According to PFF’s grades, he graded out much better overall and in both run and pass defense than starter Tyler Elsdon. The middle linebacker role will probably have split snaps again like last season, but expect King to be named the starter this go around.