Top Linebackers 4A Region 1- PART 1
This is a 2-part series for 4A Region 1 Linebacker prospects that I will be spotlighting from the North Florida area, which is loaded with talent and playmakers. Big time players and some under the radar prospects are spotlighted below!…
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Continue ReadingThis is a 2-part series for 4A Region 1 Linebacker prospects that I will be spotlighting from the North Florida area, which is loaded with talent and playmakers. Big time players and some under the radar prospects are spotlighted below!
Caden Fordham Caden Fordham 6'2" | 220 lbs | DB Jacksonville Bolles | 2021 FL – Bolles School
6’2 218lbs
Fordham is one of the best linebacker prospects in the Southeast region, he’s a high IQ player, he shows great range and sideline-to-sideline ability, has a nose for the ball, and is an excellent tackler. He’s currently committed to North Carolina State University.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9348607/Caden-Fordham
Jack Pyburn Jack Pyburn 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL Jacksonville Bolles | 2022 FL – Bolles School c/o 22
6’3 230lbs
Pyburn is a big-time Prospect with great size and strength, he diagnoses plays quickly and reacts like a missile to the ball. He’s a superb tackler and shows outstanding aggressiveness and will run through blocks to get to the ball-carrier. He’s also good in coverage, big-time all round player.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9235987/Jack-Pyburn
Mack Marrone- Bolles School
6’0 208lbs
Marrone is a really good all-around athletic linebacker Prospect, he runs really well, he does a good job in pass coverage and make plays on the ball in the air. He diagnoses plays quickly and is constantly attacking downhill. Does a good job slipping blocks and getting to the ball.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9343716/Mack-Marrone
Brody Casiple- North Bay Haven
6’0 190lbs
Casiple is a tackling machine that leads 4A Region 1 with 81 tackles in six games and averaging 13.5 tackles a game! He has a nose for the ball and is a solid tackler. Doesn’t waste steps and is very smart. Really good player and prospect that could also translate to safety at the next level.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10999338/Brody-Casiple
Keegan Schubert- North Bay Haven
6’0 200lbs
Schubert does a good job reading his keys disengaging blocks and getting to the ball. He also shows the ability to play sideline-to-sideline. He’s averaging 10.5 tackles a game.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10813247/Keegan-Schubert
Balin Strickland OLB- Santa Fe
6’1 204lbs
Strickland is a very high IQ linebacker, he does a good job taking on blocks with leverage. He’s a good tackler that does a good job bringing his arms and getting ball-carriers to the ground. Nice small school prospect.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9627121/Balin-Strickland
Tyler Schmitz OLB- North Bay Haven c/o 22
6’2 190lbs
Schmitz is a smart linebacker that knows his responsibilities and doesn’t get sucked into misdirection and eye candy from the offense. He does a good job getting to the quarterback showing closing speed and burst. He’s very active and aggressive in run support and has speed in pursuit.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12911146/Tyler-Schmitz
Desmond Peterson- North Bay Haven
5’10 190lbs
Peterson plays defensive end in high school, but he has the athletic ability to make the switch to linebacker in college, he’s does a terrific job using his hands to shed blocks and get to the ball. Shows good closing speed and hustle.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10814871/Desmond-Peterson