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7 tackles, 4 solo, 0.5 sacks, 2 TFL vs Vandy. "air-EE-on" Talented, physical in-state linebacker who had a breakout sophomore season and has emerged as one of the team's top defensive players this year. Was limited during spring practice after a shoulder surgery in October 2023 forced him to miss the final five games of the year. Arrived on Rocky Top as one of the heralded recruits of the Class of 2022. Earned a starting role at WLB this season. Played in 20 career games and made 12 starts.
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Ruled out for the rest of the 2025 season with a hand injury. Romaine posted a 90.7 run defense grade on PFF last season. He has amazing play strength, great effort and fights through blocks. He's reportedly reliable in coverage, but one of the lowest LBs in career solo tackles per game. But confusingly. Romaine was fifth in the Big 12 in defensive stops (41) at K-State in just 9 games in 2025.
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