The seventh in an occasional position-by-position preview of the UCF football team heading into the offseason:

TODAY: LINEBACKERS

What to expect

Among all the defensive units, the linebacker position experienced the most significant transformation during the offseason. With the departures of key starters like Ethan Barr, Deshawn Pace , Xe’ree Alexander, and Jesiah Pierre, the position has essentially been reset.

The coaching staff leaned heavily on the transfer market, bringing in veterans such as Lewis Carter, Cole Kozlowski and Keli Lawson. Those players are expected to play major roles in 2025, along with transfers Jayden McDonald and returners Kam Moore and TJ Bullard.

Transfer Phil Picciotti was injured throughout spring camp, while Malakhi Boone is a midyear arrival who

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