2023 Rankings: Linebacker Breakdown
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The 2023 player rankings were recently updated and the next group of players up for review are the Linebackers. The players listed are amongst the best in their class: State Rank: 12 – POS[Rank] #1. Ben Cutter Ben Cutter…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 player rankings were recently updated and the next group of players up for review are the Linebackers. The players listed are amongst the best in their class:
State Rank: 12 – POS[Rank] #1. Ben Cutter Ben Cutter 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB East Lincoln | 2023 State NC , 6’1” 200, East Lincoln HS. He accelerates quickly into the backfield to stop the ball carrier. Covers a lot of ground quickly to disrupt the play and makes a high number of tackles. Lead the nation in tackles amongst freshman linebackers. He is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.
State Rank: 27 – POS[Rank] #2. AJ Richardson, 6’0” 230, Kings Mountain HS. He reads the plays and waits for the play to develop before closing in on the ball carrier. A physical player who covers a lot of ground quickly. Displays good strength while making punishing tackles. The expectations are high as he prepares for the upcoming season.
State Rank: 28 – POS[Rank] #3. Dayreon Jennings Dayreon Jennings 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Lee County | 2023 State NC , 6’0” 220, Lee County HS. He waits on the play to develop before reacting. Displays good lateral movement and balance shielding off blockers. He will continue to develop as a player with valuable game experience during the upcoming season.
State Rank: 30 – POS[Rank] #4. Garvey Sterling Garvey Sterling 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Hough | 2023 State NC , 6’0” 200, Hough HS. He uses hands well to shield blockers to stop the ball carrier. Runs well in the open field and has the speed to cover receivers on the short passing routes. The expectations are high as he enters the upcoming season at Hough.
State Rank: 33 – POS[Rank] #5. Raymond McCray Raymond McCray 6'1" | 230 lbs | LB Washington | 2023 State NC , 6’1” 230, Washington County HS. Displays good technique and ball instinct to stop the ball carrier. A highly active player who is in on a lot of tackles. He will continue to improve his skills during the upcoming season.
State Rank: 37 – POS[Rank] #6. Stephan Zayachkowsky Stephan Zayachkowsky 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB Porter Ridge | 2023 State NC , 5’9” 180, Porter Ridge HS. Displays speed and quickness to cover receivers on short passing routes. He will continue to get better as he gains weight and gets stronger. He has a bright upside and will continue to improve his skills during the upcoming season.