BeaverBlitz is taking a closer look at the newcomers now that spring camp is over and summer workouts are underway, and linebacker Dylan Layne is one of the names that jumps out right away.
Layne arrived as a 3-Star recruit out of Idaho, where he was listed at 125 and came from Moscow, ID. He checks in at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, and the spring period offered a glimpse of why he drew attention.
Because practice viewing windows were limited, there wasn’t a huge sample to work with. Even so, the snaps that were available painted a clear picture.
Layne was around the ball constantly, moving with energy and bringing a vocal presence every time he was on the field. He made his presence felt in the best way, showing up with good plays and looking like a player who can have a real effect on the group.
His background at Idaho only adds to the intrigue. Layne transferred from the University of Idaho after serving as a team captain and leading the Vandals in tackles last season with 88. He also posted 5.5 tackles for loss and six pass breakups, production that earned him Big Sky Conference Honorable Mention recognition.
With that résumé and the experience he brings from the last few years, Layne looks like a strong bet to step into a starting role. He has the tools, the resume, and the kind of presence that could make him one of the most important pieces on the defensive side of the ball.
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