The 4A Club Post-Regular Season Player Rankings: Linebackers

Every four weeks I like to take a look at the landscape of Class 4A football and come up with my own player rankings based on statistics. How I come up with my ratings is a system based on pro-football-reference.com’s "Approximate Value" system of ratings they use for overall performance during a season. For this article, I’m taking a look at my top 20 Class 4A Outside Linebackers and top 15 Middle Linebackers. In addition, I’m also giving out my top 5 overall linebackers as well. &nbsp; *Stats are up to Week 8* &nbsp; #1. [player_tooltip player_id="23844" first="Seth" last="Bullock"], Dubuque Senior, 3-4 MLB, SR - 26.823 49 tackles, 7 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception, 1 TD Highest Offers - FCS (Indiana State, North Dakota, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, Southern Illinois) A quick word: As the latest star linebacker to lead the Rams defense, Seth is a tackling machine with a host of MVFC schools looking for his services. &nbsp; #2. Brecken Manus, Ankeny, 3-4 MLB, SR - 22.756 41.5 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception, 1 TD Highest Offers - D-2 (Missouri Western, Wayne State (NE)) A quick word: The speedy MIKE could be one of the more underrated ’21 players in the state with what he’s done for this program over the past three seasons. &nbsp; #3. [player_tooltip player_id="23811" first="Jaden" last="Harrell"], Urbandale, 3-4 MLB, SR - 21.922 37.5 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Committed - Iowa (7/28/19) A quick word: The Hawkeye commit has really come into his own leading an excellent defense to a 5-1 record. &nbsp; #4. [player_tooltip player_id="23823" first="Tucker" last="Langenberg"], Urbandale, 3-4 OLB, SR - 21.684 23 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - FCS (Eastern Illinois, North Dakota, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, Western Illinois) A quick word: The two-way OLB rounds out the J-Hawks star defensive triplets to go along with an excellent season on the ground as well. &nbsp; #5. Aidan Moore, Johnston, 4-3 OLB, SR - 18.111 56.5 tackles, 8 TFL, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A A quick word: “The other Moore” at Johnston is proving his worth as a leader on on the Dragons defense. &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Top 20 Outside Linebackers</span> #1. [player_tooltip player_id="23823" first="Tucker" last="Langenberg"], Urbandale, 3-4, SR - 21.684 23 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - FCS (Eastern Illinois, North Dakota, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, Western Illinois) &nbsp; #2. Aidan Moore, Johnston, 4-3, SR - 18.111 56.5 tackles, 8 TFL, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #3. [player_tooltip player_id="23956" first="Cade" last="Sheedy"], Davenport North, 4-3, JR - 15.084 37.5 tackles, 9 TFL, 0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #4. Reed Ulses, Muscatine, 3-4, SR - 14.833 43.5 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 1 TD Highest Offers - D-3 (Loras, Simpson) &nbsp; #5. Micheal Robinson, Waterloo West, 4-3, SR - 14.043 26 tackles, 1 TFL, 0 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - D-3 (Loras, Simpson) &nbsp; #6. Ian McAreavy, Iowa City West, 4-3, SR - 13.937 34.5 tackles, 3 TFL, 0.5 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #7. [player_tooltip player_id="23858" first="Thomaj" last="Davis"], Des Moines Roosevelt, 4-3, SR - 13.690 8.5 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 0 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions,  0 TDs Highest Offers - D-2 (Minnesota State, Upper Iowa) &nbsp; #8. Elijah Mickey, Cedar Falls, 4-3, SR - 13.639 36 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sack, 0 fumble recoveries, 1 interception,  0 TDs Committed - Minnesota-Duluth (8/22/20) &nbsp; #9. Bradley Hill, Bettendorf, 4-2-5, JR - 13.577 38 tackles, 5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #10. Maguire Jones, Prairie, 4-2-5, JR - 13.406 26.5 tackles, 1 TFL, 0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions, 1 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #11. [player_tooltip player_id="32681" first="Tyler" last="Johnson"], Ankeny Centennial, 4-3, SR - 13.204 26.5 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 0 interceptions, 1 TD Highest Offers - D-2 (Minnesota State, Missouri Western, South Dakota Mines, Wayne State (NE)) &nbsp; #12. Parker Sutherland, Pleasant Valley, 3-4, SR - 13.082 31.5 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries,  2 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #13. Jack Meyer, Dowling, 4-2-5, SR - 12.651 24.5 tackles, 2 TFL, 0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #14. Drew Bartels, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 3-3-5, SR - 11.920 45 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries,  0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - NAIA (Graceland, Grand View) &nbsp; #15. Sean Cunningham, Indianola, 3-4, SR - 11.694 38 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries,  0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #16. Taejon Jones, Sioux City East, 4-3, JR - 11.680 44 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 0 interceptions,  0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #17. Jackson Pennigroth, Ankeny, 3-4, JR - 11.517 27.5 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries,  0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #18. Jordan Hoeppner, Cedar Falls, 4-3, JR - 11.509 34 tackles, 4 TFL, 0 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries, 1 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #19. Garrett Morris, Waukee, 4-3, SR - 11.459 15.5 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception,  1 TDs Committed - Wayne State (NE) &nbsp; #20. Desmond Grace II, Sioux City North, 4-3, JR - 11.218 34 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 0 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries,  1 interceptions, 1 TD Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Top 15 Middle Linebackers</span> #1. [player_tooltip player_id="23844" first="Seth" last="Bullock"], Dubuque Senior, 3-4, SR - 26.823 49 tackles, 7 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception, 1 TD Highest Offers - FCS (Indiana State, North Dakota, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, Southern Illinois) &nbsp; #2. Brecken Manus, Ankeny, 3-4, SR - 22.756 41.5 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception, 1 TD Highest Offers - D-2 (Missouri Western, Wayne State (NE)) &nbsp; #3. [player_tooltip player_id="23811" first="Jaden" last="Harrell"], Urbandale, 3-4, SR - 21.922 37.5 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Committed - Iowa (7/28/19) &nbsp; #4. Ethan Breyfogle, Sioux City East, 4-3, SR - 16.622 57.5 tackles, 7 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries,  0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #5. [player_tooltip player_id="23930" first="Chase" last="Evanson"], Waukee, 4-3, SR - 14.639 38.5 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 0 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries,  0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #6. Clayton Scott, Prairie, 4-2-5, SR - 14.109 36 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 1 sack, 0 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #7. Max Derry, Dowling, 4-2-5, SR - 13.745 36.5 tackles, 5 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #8. Nate Ewell, Waterloo West, 4-3, SR - 13.601 43.5 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 0 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, 1 TD Highest Offers - D-3 (Loras, Simpson) &nbsp; #9. Michael Acri, Pleasant Valley, 3-4, SR - 12.796 47 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #10. Griffin Kraft, Iowa City Liberty, 4-3, JR - 11.525 41.5 tackles, 4 TFL, 0 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #11. Rusty VanWetzinga IV, Pleasant Valley, 3-4, SO - 11.520 36 tackles, 5 TFL, 1 sack, 0 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #12. Quentin Bradley, Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, 4-3, JR - 11.506 35.5 tackles, 4 TFL, 0 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #13. Kalen Haworth, Iowa City West, 4-3, SR - 11.393 30.5 tackles, 4 TFL, 0.5 sack, 0 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #14. Reid Pakkebier, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 3-3-5, SR - 11.335 40 tackles, 13 TFL, 2 sacks, 0 fumble recoveries, 0 interceptions, 0 TDs Highest Offers - N/A &nbsp; #15. [player_tooltip player_id="23822" first="Carson" last="Williams"], Marshalltown, 4-3, SR - 11.270 46.5 tackles, 4 TFL, 0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception, 0 TDs Committed - Buffalo (6/10/20)