5 Linebackers Who Are Rising On College Boards

These 5 linebackers had a great 2020 season and should see their stock rising on college boards and should start receiving offers rolling in if they haven’t already.   [player_tooltip player_id="58714" first="Dillon" last="Taylor"] Poca High School 2021 LB Dillon had a great 2020 season for Poca. He showed great intensity and provided a spark for his defense. He showed great athleticism and the ability to get downhill and make a play on the football. He was great with fighting off blocks and filling gaps and was great in pass coverage for Poca. Look for Dillon to gain more collegiate offers after showing an even bigger jump in play from last season to his senior year.   [player_tooltip player_id="58668" first="John" last="Covert"] Winfield High School 2021 LB John was a force for Winfield this year. He showed as to why he's one of the best inside linebackers in the state. He was a consistent tackler and opened eyes with his athleticism and ability to drop back and play coverage. He shows great instincts when finding the ball and has a natural knack for shedding off blockers and either making the play himself or filling the gap and letting his teammates clean the play up. He provided a needed force on his defense and showed that he's capable of playing at the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id="58759" first="Braxton" last="Todd"] Martinsburg High School 2022 LB Braxton will be the only linebacker on this list returning next year and already has FBS interest from multiple schools. Braxton blew up compared to his previous seasons campaign and showed flashes of what many schools are interested in. He has the ability to play any position whether it be inside or outside and has the athleticism to guard receivers and run down plays. He has a natural knack for getting downhill fast and going for the big play. He shows great intelligence with playing the position and will be the best linebacker at the start of next year after earning all state honors for his junior year.   [player_tooltip player_id="58686" first="Caden" last="Biser"] Morgantown High School 2021 LB Caden had a monster senior season and earned the Howley award for being the best linebacker in the state this year. His athleticism jumps off the screen and he made play after play for Morgantown this year. He's a smart player and shows the agility to play inside or outside and run down any play. He's great against the pass and really showed he's capable of playing collegiate ball after transferring for his senior season to Morgantown from Keyser.   [player_tooltip player_id="58670" first="Cam" last="Rice"] Morgantown High School 2021 LB Cam showed that he's capable of playing FBS after his senior season. After making the move from quarterback and receiver to linebacker has paid off for him and really fit the type of player he is. His athleticism pops off the screen using his speed and agility to not only drop back and defend receivers in the slot but also the ability to run down any play and use his aggression with big hits. He has the build to play at the next level and should start seeing more offers roll in after having a great senior season.