Van Airdale is a small school linebacker prospect with the production and upside to emerge as a name worth monitoring this offseason. He finished last season with 52 tackles, 6 tackles for loss and 2 sacks, showing flashes of his ability to contribute in multiple phases defensively. Van Airdale plays with effort and physicality while also displaying the instincts needed to find the football consistently. This offseason will be important for his continued growth, particularly in the weight room as he works to add strength and improve against strong competition. Camps and showcase opportunities could also play a major role in helping him prove he can compete against higher level talent. Small school prospects often need additional exposure to gain recognition and Van Airdale has the opportunity to position himself as an under the radar linebacker on the rise.