Noah Bustard is a linebacker for Florida Atlantic standing 6'2" and weighing 235 pounds. The Omaha, Nebraska native from Elkhorn South High School walked on to Nebraska after receiving interest from several FCS programs. As a senior in high school, he compiled 48 tackles, 12.5 sacks, 11 quarterback hits and 37 quarterback hurries while helping the Storm to a 10-1 record. At Nebraska, Bustard redshirted in 2023 before appearing in one game as a redshirt freshman in 2024, recording two tackles against UTEP. He transferred to Midwestern State for the 2025 season, where he led the team with 31 solo tackles and 37 assisted tackles for 68 total tackles across all 11 games. Bustard also recorded two sacks, half a sack, a fumble recovery for a 25-yard touchdown, and a pass breakup during his time at Midwestern State, earning a spot on the LSC All-Academic Team.