Irby measures in at 5’9 180-pounds and is a two-way presence playing LB/RB. Last season he had 73 total tackles (29 solo, 44 assisted), 4.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 QB pressures, 1 PD, 1 blocked punt, 16 carries for 104 yards with 2 touchdowns. Good athletic ability due to very good balance, acceleration, good change of direction, lateral quickness, and jumping. Very good read and reaction time. Irby diagnoses what he’s seeing and attacks. Watches the QB’s eyes consistently. Very good tackling. He has good get off speed and block shedding. When he’s blitzing, he exhibits explosive take off speed to get underneath the OL and into the backfield. Good sideline to sideline range. Good zone coverage as well. Look for Irby to show out this camp season.

Irby measures in at 5’9 180-pounds playing LB/RB for Fort Collins. He had 16 carries for 104 yards with 2 touchdowns, 73 total tackles (29 solo, 44 assisted), 4.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 QB pressures, 1 PD, and 1 blocked punt. Irby has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, balance, good speed, change of direction, and jumping. Very good read and reaction time. He does a great job attacking with his angles when tackling. Stout tackler. Irby runs with a head full of steam and uses his good strength to wrap up the ball carrier. He has good get off and block shedding. As a running back, he demonstrates very good inside and outside running. Uses his balance to consistently churn forward and break tackles. I’m excited to see how he continues his development on both sides of the ball! He has a lot of potential.

Irby stands out for his ability to diagnose plays quickly and be able to make impact plays. He reads his keys good, trusts what he sees and attacks downhill with authority. Irby recorded 73 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and one sack, showcasing his well rounded impact. His sideline to sideline speed allows him to track plays outside the tackles, while his physicality shows up when filling interior gaps. He also shows comfort dropping into coverage, adding value in passing situations. When Irby comes downhill, he arrives with force and purpose, often meeting ball carriers square in the hole. His instincts and range make him a dependable centerpiece for a defense.