Top Linebackers 6A District 6

<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><em>With the 2020 season starting, I’m spotlighting prospects from every classification in Florida. Today we look at the Tampa area Linebackers which is loaded with talent in the 6A District 6. Big time players and some under the radar prospects are spotlighted below!</em></strong></span> &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong><em>Nick Bartolo- Gaither</em></strong> <strong><em>6'1 220lbs</em></strong> Bartalo could end up being one of the best linebackers in the Bay Area this year. He’s got prototypical LB size at 6’1 220 lb, physical tackler with a strong upper body. He’s quick diagnosing plays, extremely aggressive, has the athleticism and can run and hit. Nick doesn’t take plays off and plays with a lot of emotion and passion. <strong><em>Film</em></strong>: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9625743/Nick-Bartalo">https://www.hudl.com/profile/9625743/Nick-Bartalo</a> &nbsp; <strong><em>De'Sean Maytum- Fivay</em></strong> <strong><em>6'1 210lbs</em></strong> Maytum is a two-way player (also plays RB) and is patient and smart, and does a good job reading blocks. He diagnosis plays and shows sideline-to-sideline speed, and takes good angles to the ball. He's also very good on kick coverage. Nice small school prospect. <strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12697992/DeSean-Maytum">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12697992/DeSean-Maytum</a> &nbsp; <strong><em>Hayden Reed- Gaither</em></strong> <strong><em>6'1 205lbs</em></strong> Reed is a really good linebackers prospect who has a nose for the ball and shows really good initial quickness, closing speed, and tackling ability. He's a sideline-to-sideline linebacker he's also really good in coverage and can play out in space. He's a definite Division 1 Prospect who already currently holds offers from University of Illinois and Tulane University. <strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8204000/Hayden-Reed">https://www.hudl.com/profile/8204000/Hayden-Reed</a> &nbsp; <strong><em>Willie Jackson OLB/DE- Gaither</em></strong> <strong><em>5'11 230lbs</em></strong> Jackson is a dual sport athlete that also plays baseball. He is a hybrid player who can play linebacker or defensive end. He's just scratching the surface of how good he could be, he has the ability to rush the passer  (has 2 sacks in 2 games) and also can play out in space or standing up. He plays with a lot of power, closing speed, and is an explosive hitter. <strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10226095/Willie-Jackson-Jr">https://www.hudl.com/profile/10226095/Willie-Jackson-Jr</a> &nbsp; <strong><em>Zavian McKinnon OLB/DE- Land O'Lakes </em></strong> <strong><em>6'1 205lbs</em></strong> McKinnon is a defensive end, but I have him converting to linebacker and standing up in college. He's extremely good at rushing the passer, he shows good burst off the snap and uses his hands well, showing pad level and balance. He does a good job getting his hands inside of blockers, shedding them, and getting to the ball. He has a chance to have a special season this year. <strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9626015/Zavian-Mckinon">https://www.hudl.com/profile/9626015/Zavian-Mckinon</a>