5 2021 Linebackers That Could Make An Impact At The College Level

Colleges are filling up their 2021 recruiting classes, and these five linebackers have the speed, strength, and IQ to make a staff at the next level very happy. [player_tooltip player_id="58668" first="John" last="Covert"], Winfield, 6’1”, 215, LB, SR John is the type of player every coach wishes they had on their team. His football IQ is remarkable. His ability to diagnose the run and pass is why he is considered one of the best linebackers in the state. His downhill running makes him a great run stopper as he is able to find the hole and fill it before the runner has a chance to get there. His coverage skills make him an every down linebacker. He can fly from one side of the field to the other with ease. He has definitely shown that his skills can be used at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id="58670" first="Cam" last="Rice"], Morgantown, 6’2”, 215, LB, SR Cam’s nonstop motor is one of the biggest reasons he is considered one of the top players in the state. He never gives up on a play, and his athleticism helps him chase down defenders that look like they are about to walk into the endzone. His athleticism also helps him in coverage, as he is able to cover most positions on the field. Playing both sides of the ball gives him a high football IQ, which assists his ability to diagnose what the offense is about to do. [player_tooltip player_id="58683" first="Tyrone" last="Washington"], Hurricane, 6’1”, 185, LB, SR Tyrone sets himself aside because of his ability to be a hybrid linebacker. He can be stacked in the box and ready to pop the running back. He can also be out wide in a safety position and wreak havoc in the passing game. His quick instincts help him react to plays quickly, so that he can locate the ball carrier and make a big play. His ability to make open field tackles, will help him at the next level as a great special teams ace. [player_tooltip player_id="58686" first="Caden" last="Biser"], Morgantown, 6’2”, 205, LB, SR Caden is the enforcer between him and his linebacker partner, [player_tooltip player_id="58670" first="Cam" last="Rice"]. His hardnose running helps him blow up run plays. His ability to shed tackles and get to the next level helps open up more opportunities for him as well as his teammates. As a disrupter, he takes on two-three players, which opens up the field for his teammates to make plays. His hard-hitting style and strength have led to a lot of forced fumbles and will help him at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id="58711" first="Christian" last="Gist"], Capital, 6’0”, 210, LB, SR Christina is a tackle-for-loss machine. His ability to diagnose the run so quickly helps him get into the backfield with ease and make the play. Shedding off blockers is also no problem for him which helps him evade blockers on screen plays. His burst aids him in being able to track down receivers or when running backs get to the outside. His play style and hard work could lead to opportunities at the next level.

Colleges are filling up their 2021 recruiting classes, and these five linebackers have the speed, strength, and IQ to make a staff at the next level very happy.

John Covert John Covert 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Winfield | 2021 State WV , Winfield, 6’1”, 215, LB, SR

John is the type of player every coach wishes they had on their team. His football IQ is remarkable. His ability to diagnose the run and pass is why he is considered one of the best linebackers in the state. His downhill running makes him a great run stopper as he is able to find the hole and fill it before the runner has a chance to get there. His coverage skills make him an every down linebacker. He can fly from one side of the field to the other with ease. He has definitely shown that his skills can be used at the next level.

Cam Rice Cam Rice 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Morgantown | 2021 State WV , Morgantown, 6’2”, 215, LB, SR

Cam’s nonstop motor is one of the biggest reasons he is considered one of the top players in the state. He never gives up on a play, and his athleticism helps him chase down defenders that look like they are about to walk into the endzone. His athleticism also helps him in coverage, as he is able to cover most positions on the field. Playing both sides of the ball gives him a high football IQ, which assists his ability to diagnose what the offense is about to do.

Tyrone Washington Tyrone Washington 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Hurricane | 2021 State WV , Hurricane, 6’1”, 185, LB, SR

Tyrone sets himself aside because of his ability to be a hybrid linebacker. He can be stacked in the box and ready to pop the running back. He can also be out wide in a safety position and wreak havoc in the passing game. His quick instincts help him react to plays quickly, so that he can locate the ball carrier and make a big play. His ability to make open field tackles, will help him at the next level as a great special teams ace.

Caden Biser Caden Biser 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Morgantown | 2021 State WV , Morgantown, 6’2”, 205, LB, SR

Caden is the enforcer between him and his linebacker partner, Cam Rice Cam Rice 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Morgantown | 2021 State WV . His hardnose running helps him blow up run plays. His ability to shed tackles and get to the next level helps open up more opportunities for him as well as his teammates. As a disrupter, he takes on two-three players, which opens up the field for his teammates to make plays. His hard-hitting style and strength have led to a lot of forced fumbles and will help him at the next level.

Christian Gist Christian Gist 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Capital | 2021 State WV , Capital, 6’0”, 210, LB, SR

Christina is a tackle-for-loss machine. His ability to diagnose the run so quickly helps him get into the backfield with ease and make the play. Shedding off blockers is also no problem for him which helps him evade blockers on screen plays. His burst aids him in being able to track down receivers or when running backs get to the outside. His play style and hard work could lead to opportunities at the next level.