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Sep 8, 2026
Bruener needs to turn instincts and effort into special-teams value before he asks for more defense. He has a good learning environment, but the linebacker room is deep enough to demand patience.
Strengths: Youth, effort, tackle potential and special-teams opportunity.
Weaknesses: Limited defensive experience and tough depth-chart competition.
