HBCU Carolinas Showcase: Top 5 Linebackers Analysis
The HBCU Carolinas Showcase brought over 350 players to Mallard Creek High School on May 7th. The purpose was to give a platform for some of the top athletes in the Carolinas directly to multiple historically black colleges and universities.…
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Continue ReadingThe HBCU Carolinas Showcase brought over 350 players to Mallard Creek High School on May 7th. The purpose was to give a platform for some of the top athletes in the Carolinas directly to multiple historically black colleges and universities. Over 30 colleges and universities were in attendance with a total of 87 coaches including 8 HBCU Head Coaches. The event was a landmark success for putting players in the Carolinas on a pedestal, led by Charlotte Football Insiders.
Caleb Edstrom Caleb Edstrom 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Mooresville | 2024 State NC – Class of 2024 – Mooresville
- Excellent footwork in agility drills
- Plays with an aggressive edge and can go sideline to sideline
- He’s a 3 down linebacker with good ability in short spaces to cover running backs in pass coverage
- 5’11 and 210 pounds, he is a player that can help change culture with his style of play
- Caleb has routinely placed well at camps going into a big year that I feel will jumpstart his recruiting
Jameel Muldrow – Class of 2023 – Mallard Creek
- Picked up an offer from Mississippi Valley State at the HBCU Carolinas Showcase
- Had a Virginia offer before the showcase, since has added Lenior-Rhyne and Howard
- Outside LB/SS rover type of player that is extremely athletic
- At the LB position he shined in coverage and made several pass breakups in 1 on 1’s
- 6’1 200 pounds is going to continue to pickup more recruiting attention and be a steal with great attitude and work ethic
Jadyn “JJ” Coleman – Class of 2023 – Butler
- Has a great build to play linebacker at 6’ and 211 pounds with little body fat
- Aggressive nature when you watch his film and it translates in drills
- Impressive in run drill 1 on 1’s taking proper angles to cutoff running backs
- Can run with running backs in pass coverage with ease
- 3 year starter that should see his recruitment start to pick up early in his senior year with more film to show his offseason improvement
Elijah Haynes – Class of 2023 – Ashbrook
- Stands at 6’0 215 pounds and can play all 3 LB positions – was all-conference last season
- Has shown improvement this offseason and looks more fluid in pass coverage vs. running backs
- Has a leader mindset that has developed with transforming his body in the weight room
- Another player whose recruitment should spark after his first senior film of highlights
Ayden Small – Class of 2024 – Mallard Creek
- Earned his Top 5 designation with excellent pass coverage in 1 on 1’s and great work ethic
- At 170 pounds he has time to continuing to transition his body in the weight room, but projects as an OLB/SS type of player
- Well spoken and articulate, he shows leadership traits in a traditionally strong program
- I expect when Ayden produces film in volume, his recruitment will start to gain interest exponentially.