Frederick County’s top LBs to Watch
Linebacker is the most stacked position in Frederick County. These are the best of a very talented group. JD McCallion HEIGHT 5'10" POS LB CLASS 2023 JD McCallion School: Catoctin McCallion is a 2-way star for Catoctin. On the defensive…
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Continue ReadingLinebacker is the most stacked position in Frederick County. These are the best of a very talented group.
JD McCallion
JD McCallion
McCallion is a 2-way star for Catoctin. On the defensive side of the ball, he is a standout middle linebacker. He does a great job of reading plays and getting to the action. He is a great tackler as he doesn’t let ball carriers free once he wraps them up. He does a great job of shooting gaps and creating havoc in the backfield. McCallion will be one of the top defensive players in the county.
Coa is going to be an instant impact transfer for Frederick. He has great hands. He does a good job of hand fighting and getting off blocks. His active hands also make him a turnover machine. He does a great job of forcing fumbles by knocking, ripping, or punching the ball loose. He also has soft hands in coverage and is able to come down with interceptions. Expect Coa to make a ton of big plays and cause a ton of turnovers.
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Aziah Benson
Aziah Benson
Benson is a versatile player that can play all over the field. He plays violent, even when lined up at receiver he delivers devastating blocks. On the defensive side of the ball, he can line up everywhere. He is very good in coverage and can line up off the ball. He also has the ability to play as an edge and set the edge and pass rush. Expect Benson to make an impact in a multitude of positions.
Carter Neal
Carter Neal
Neal may be undersized but he is a very explosive linebacker. He has great speed which gives him the ability to do a lot of different things. He has sideline-to-sideline range. He is also a very good blitzer. He also has great strength and power which gives him the ability to finish off plays. He can take on blocks and tackler bigger powerful runners. Neal is a very good player for a very good Linganore team.
Aidan Blake
Aidan Blake
Blake is an off-ball backer that can fill multiple roles. He can play both as an inside linebacker and as an outside linebacker. He is a traditional read and react backer. He takes his read steps and is quick to react and attack the play. He is a good tackler which allows him to stop runs from getting past the second level. He is also aggressive when stopping the run and makes a ton of plays at the line of scrimmage. Blake is a solid backer that will have another productive season.
Dreux Tucker
Dreux Tucker
Tucker is a traditional run-stuffing linebacker. He likes to make plays in the run game at or behind the line of scrimmage. He does a great job of fighting off blocks and making a play on the ball. He has a nose for the ball. He is great at coming downfield and making stops in the run game. Tucker is a player that will rack up tackles.
John Enoch
John Enoch
Enoch is a modern-day 3-down backer. He has the ability to do it all. He is strong in coverage. He has legit 4.6 speed which allows him to be able to keep up with wideouts. He is also dangerous as a blitzer. He is extremely quick and is able to disrupt plays in the backfield. He does a great job of using his athleticism to make plays in the outside run game. Enoch had a decent season last year but has the potential to have a huge breakout season this year.
Mikey Shea
Mikey Shea
Shea is a coach’s dream. He is very versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways. He has a high motor as he is relentless in his effort and aggressiveness in attacking the ball. He also does a great job of beating one on one blocks. He also has some experience playing receiver which means he has ball skills. Shea will look to build on a solid sophomore campaign.
Chayan Loun
Chayan Loun
Loun is an old-school hard-nosed linebacker. He plays violent. He likes to lay down vicious big hits. His big hits and willingness to get dirty allow him to force a ton of fumbles. He also does a great job of shooting gaps and making stops behind the backfield. He is a stat sheet stuffer as he always seems to get his hat on the ball. Loun is a prospect that can expect offers to start coming on soon.