Ottawa-Kent Conferences: Top Linebackers
The linebacker position in the Ottawa-Kent Conferences features several difference-makers who can impact the game by stopping both the run and pass. Below I’ll break down the nine of the best linebackers in the area. Austin Roon Austin Roon 6'3"…
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Continue ReadingThe linebacker position in the Ottawa-Kent Conferences features several difference-makers who can impact the game by stopping both the run and pass. Below I’ll break down the nine of the best linebackers in the area.
Austin Roon Austin Roon 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Byron Center | 2021 State MI , Byron Center 2021″
Austin is a physical presence who controls the middle of the field for Byron Center. Rarely does he have problems with initial blocks from running backs and has a knack for shedding blocks with efficiency. Austin takes good angles to passes out of the backfield and can make up ground when the ball is on the other side of the field.
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Daniel Masek Daniel Masek 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB East Grand Rapids | 2021 State MI , East Grand Rapids 2021″
Daniel attacks the line of scrimmage with aggression and wraps up ball carriers at the point of attack. He does a good job of keeping his head on a swivel in zone concepts and isn’t often caught cheating. Daniel keeps his feet chopping through contact and finish plays through the whistle.
Isaiah Hicks Isaiah Hicks 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2021 State MI , Grand Rapids Catholic Central 2021″
Isaiah is a versatile athlete who moves fluidly from sideline to sideline. Isaiah is an aggressive hitter who makes contact with great pad level. He has a natural ability to force fumbles at the point of attack but doesn’t risk missing tackles by doing so. He is the type of athlete that can play multiple positions where the defense most needs him.
Aidan Bremer Aidan Bremer 6'1" | 180 lbs | LB Grand Rapids Christian | 2021 MI , Grand Rapids Christian 2021″
Aiden has good field vision and anticipates plays well. His poise lends well to stopping veers and reap-options. Aiden has a might motor coming off the edge and can make up ground in a hurry. Doesn’t give up on plays and has a knack for making tackles coming across the field.
Ben Tadych, Rockford 2021″
Ben earned First-Team All-Conference honors in the OK Red as a junior. Ben accelerates well and can change direction on a dime. He’s nimble enough to shed a cut block and keep the play in front of him. Ben has great burst in blitz packages and often gets home. Expect Ben to once again be one of the premier linebackers in the OK Red.
Tag Bonnema, Zeeland East 2022″
Tag is a solid 6’4″ 220 lbs and is still growing into his frame. Tag has swift hips and can evade a block efficiently without getting into a shoving match. He has good acceleration and reacts well to misdirection out of the backfield. Often makes up ground and assists on tackles when he’s away from the action.
Tyler Weaver Tyler Weaver 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Forest Hills Central | 2022 MI , Forest Hills Central 2022″
Tyler has a natural ability to locate the ball in misdirection situations. This is a vital asset when going up against predominantly run-heavy offenses. Tyler is fundamentally sound when making tackles and has great pad-level at the point of attack. Tyler has good speed and should only get faster as he continues to develop.
Da’Torian Roberts Da’Torian Roberts 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Northview | 2022 MI , Northview 2022″
Da’Torian is physically developed for his age and should continue to add mass before he graduates from Northview. He is a solid run-stopper who comes off the edge with good burst. Da’Torian accelerates quickly to the play and is a sure bet to make the tackle.
Javeon Lyons Javeon Lyons 5'10" | 250 lbs | LB Godwin Heights | 2022 MI , Godwin Heights 2022″
Javeon is a cerebral player, especially for an underclassman. Always finds himself in the right place at the right time. Javeon anticipates the play well and reacts accordingly. Hits with great pad level and plays through the whistle with his feet chopping until the ball carrier is down.