Three Viking Linebackers For Colleges To Consider
[player_tooltip player_id="35635" first="Haven" last="Lysell"] is a junior deserving of multiple college looks his senior year. Smoky Valley fell hard to undefeated Southeast Saline 53-8 on October 16.
Here is a scouting report on the young Vikings who contributed against a potent Trojans offense.
<strong>Four Stars of The Game</strong>
<strong>LB, [player_tooltip player_id="35635" first="Haven" last="Lysell"], 6’4”, 200 (’22 Ranked No. 96) </strong>– Lysell an inside linebacker had seven tackles for Smoky Valley in the loss. He is very fast and if he adds some muscle and weight could play at a defensive end. College coaches are also looking at him to play tight end, but the Vikings don’t throw the ball enough to give scouts much of a look. The junior is fast enough to be a dangerous threat off a blitz and can also run-down ball carriers from the backside of the play. He needs to get stronger over the offseason to improve his stock. Right now he projects as an NAIA type player.
<strong>LB, Kort Sjogren, 6’1”, 190 </strong>– Sjogren hits harder than Lysell but is not quite as fast. The senior finished with eight tackles in his last regular-season home game. He is a leader on defense and knows how to finish tackles. He could be a nice addition to in-state JUCO program looking to fill immediate special teams and linebacker holes.
<strong>LB, Austin Sharp, 5’9”, 175 </strong>– Sharp, just a sophomore, might have the biggest upside of any player on the Vikings roster. He has an athletic frame and a nose for the football. He had six tackles and a fumble recovery for Smoky Valley. He just appears to be a guy who likes to play and hit. He will be a member of the Class of 2023 to watch moving forward.
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