Revisiting Some Of The Rankings: 2021 LB Edition
After 5-6 weeks of high school football throughout the state of Georgia, we found it appropriate to revisit the top 5 LB’s in which we listed in our 2021 rankings. While the success of each team in which these players…
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Continue ReadingAfter 5-6 weeks of high school football throughout the state of Georgia, we found it appropriate to revisit the top 5 LB’s in which we listed in our 2021 rankings. While the success of each team in which these players are on has varied, the prospects have no doubt played up to par themselves, especially those who have already committed to Power 5 schools. Some of these prospects stories leading up to this season are just as interesting as their play on the field so far. As we get further into the season, it will be interesting to see if these players can continue to have some similar success to what they have already achieved, or if they will start to fade in any way.
Smael Mondon Smael Mondon 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Paulding County | 2021 State GA – Paulding County
Up to this point of the season, Smael Mondon Smael Mondon 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Paulding County | 2021 State GA , arguably the best LB in the state, and country, has not yet made a commitment to any college program, which happens to be the biggest headline in regards to him so far this season. He still holds offers from some of the most notable, and attractive Power 5 schools within the country. As for his senior year, Mondon, and the Paulding County Patriots have found themselves to be 2-2 so far this season. His abilities to play defensive football have remained consistent, and positively effective for his team. With this, he has also found himself on the offensive side of the football as well due to his movement skills and ability to play football at a high level.
Zavier Carter Zavier Carter 6'4" | 193 lbs | LB Hapeville Charter | 2021 State GA – Hapeville Charter
Carter’s Hapeville Hornets are 1-2 overall so far this season, and unfortunately, the team does not look to be getting any better. In 3 games, the Trojans have already given up 92 points, despite Carter’s ability to play football at a high level. In order for his team to start seeing success, he will not only have to elevate the overall level of play on the defensive side of the ball, but the offense has to play well too. So far, the team has not scored more than 21 points in a game. Regardless, his ability to move fluidly, and make sound plays is still evident, and we can guarantee that the LSU coaches can’t wait to get him in Baton Rouge, as they too have struggled on defense this season.
Barrett Carter Barrett Carter 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB North Gwinnett | 2021 State GA – North Gwinnett
As expected, Barrett Carter Barrett Carter 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB North Gwinnett | 2021 State GA has already played at a very high level, and his elevated play has helped lead his team to a current 4-2 record. During the first game of the season, Carter returned an interception for a touchdown, and since then, he has continued to dominate on defense, totaling a good amount of solo tackles already, while also making big stops for his defense. Carter has already been playing like a Clemson Tiger, which is impressive in itself due to the limited off-season. Look for him to continue to shine throughout the rest of the season.
Chaz Chambliss Chaz Chambliss 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB Carrollton | 2021 State GA – Carrollton
So far this season, Chaz Chambliss Chaz Chambliss 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB Carrollton | 2021 State GA has already had a large amount of success. Some of this success can be expected, following Chief Borders Chief Borders 6'3" | 230 lbs | LB Carrollton | 2021 State GA departure, and the expected level of responsibility in which Chambliss has had to take on for the defensive side of the football. At this point of the season, Chambliss’ Trojans are 2-1 and are set to take on South Paulding this upcoming Friday. Chambliss also has continued to develop in his ability to move sideline to sideline, and make game changing tackles. With this, he can also be seen to have improved in some of the angles he chooses to take on some of his tackles.
Chief Borders Chief Borders 6'3" | 230 lbs | LB Carrollton | 2021 State GA – Heard County
The Florida commit, Chief Borders Chief Borders 6'3" | 230 lbs | LB Carrollton | 2021 State GA , and his team are 4-2 on the season so far. The story of his off-season has been his transfer, initially to McEachern and now, his eligibility to play football for the the Heard County Braves. Regardless of his late start to the season, his new team is in a great place to continue to make a run to make it into the playoffs later this season. While he is continuing to find ways to move sideline to sideline and make incredible stops for his defense, his team has already found ways to integrate him into the offense at times as well.