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Iowa State DC Jon Heacock on improved health at linebacker

A healthy corps of linebackers would be a big lift for the Iowa State defense heading into next season. Injuries decimated the unit as linebackers missed a total of 55 games during an 11-3 season. With a large number of experienced linebackers, Heacock says they are working them at various positions this spring. As he said, with the roster limit at 105 players for next season, it will be important to have versatility in the number of positions a linebacker can play. Injuries forced Cael Brezina on the field early in his freshman season. He played eight games before battling injuries of his own. Brezina on getting on the field early in his freshman season. Brezina says if the linebackers can stay healthy, there will be a lot of depth next season.