Part 2 of the rising stock linebacker is composed, for a large part, of inside and middle linebackers that love the physical nature of defensive football. They are all sure tacklers that wrap, drive their legs, and finish the play.
Evan Spires
Evan
Spires
6'1" | LB
Jackson | 2022
OH
6”1” 215 Jackson
Equally talented versus the run or pass, Spires is consistently a big play defender. He attacks the run from proper angles and is a sure tackler in space. Excellent in pass coverage showing the ability to play the hook, to curl, to flat zones like a seasoned veteran.
Connor Jones
Connor
Jones
6'2" | LB
Hilliard Darby | 2022
OH
6’2” 225 Hilliard Darby
Opposing quarterbacks better not throw to the hook zones against jones or he’s liable to turn into six points on the interception return. Jones is just as effective as a run stopping downhill inside linebacker that drives his legs on contact often putting the ball carrier on his back.
Casey O’Toole
Casey
O’Toole
6'2" | LB
Anderson | 2022
OH
6’2” 230 Cincinnati Anderson
Strong in the core and upper body, Casey can smell out the inside run as good as any middle linebacker in the state. He engulfs the ball carrier before putting him to the turf. O’Toole is a natural at filling
Part 2 of the rising stock linebacker is composed, for a large part, of inside and middle linebackers that love the physical nature of defensive football. They are all sure tacklers that wrap, drive their legs, and finish the play.
Evan Spires
Evan
Spires
6'1" | LB
Jackson | 2022
OH
6”1” 215 Jackson
Equally talented versus the run or pass, Spires is consistently a big play defender. He attacks the run from proper angles and is a sure tackler in space. Excellent in pass coverage showing the ability to play the hook, to curl, to flat zones like a seasoned veteran.
Connor Jones
Connor
Jones
6'2" | LB
Hilliard Darby | 2022
OH
6’2” 225 Hilliard Darby
Opposing quarterbacks better not throw to the hook zones against jones or he’s liable to turn into six points on the interception return. Jones is just as effective as a run stopping downhill inside linebacker that drives his legs on contact often putting the ball carrier on his back.
Casey O’Toole
Casey
O’Toole
6'2" | LB
Anderson | 2022
OH
6’2” 230 Cincinnati Anderson
Strong in the core and upper body, Casey can smell out the inside run as good as any middle linebacker in the state. He engulfs the ball carrier before putting him to the turf. O’Toole is a natural at filling up inside creases and seams to often make tackles in the opposing backfield.
Carter Brock
Carter
Brock
6'3" | LB
Upper Arlington | 2022
OH
6’3” 215 Upper Arlington
Brock is a tall, lanky inside linebacker that is rarely out of position. He makes plays from tackle to tackle while keeping good tempo on outside runs. A physical tackler, he can slip by or under blocks to make the play. Brock is also a very solid pass defender in the hook zones.
Gavin Linkous
Gavin
Linkous
6'2" | LB
Rossford | 2022
OH
6’2” 235 Rossford
Linkous is one of the most physical defensive players in Division IV football. He can play any position on the defensive front but inside linebacker is where he shines. Linkous will destroy lead blockers on his way to making the hit on the ball carrier.
Isaiah Jones
Isaiah
Jones
6'2" | LB
London | 2022
OH
6’2” 215 London
This rangy inside linebacker displays the ability to run sideline to sideline and close on the football from the proper inside-out angle. He uses his hands exceptionally well in taking on blocks, disengaging and getting to the football.
