2022 Prep RedZone Arkansas Five Linebackers to Watch Out For

The 2022 linebacker class is an impressive one in the state of Arkansas. We are going to examine five linebackers that have the potential to have huge seasons for the teams that they play for. Several have already received division one scholarship offers and are looking to lead their teams to a state championship. Meanwhile, others are looking to earn some scholarship offers and form a dominate defense. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="75075" first="Kaiden" last="Turner"]-Fayetteville</strong> The Fayetteville linebacker has become one of the most impressive linebackers in the state over the past few seasons. The Fayetteville Bulldogs have a talented roster returning for the 2021 season and Turner is one of the most talented players on the roster. Turner plays with good speed and he can terrorize the offensive backfield. He does not miss tackles and he can completely shut down the opponents rushing attack. Turner is always around the football and he is either forcing a fumble or picking off a pass when he drops into pass coverage. The Indiana commit along with the Fayetteville Bulldogs have the potential to have a big season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="75093" first="Kaden" last="Henley"]-Shiloh Christian</strong> When you turn on game film from Shiloh Christian, the player that is in on every play on the defensive side of the ball is [player_tooltip player_id="75093" first="Kaden" last="Henley"]. In 2020, Henley was absolutely tremendous, he accounted for 159 tackles, four sacks, and four interceptions. Henley explodes to the ball carrier and he does not miss tackles. Henley is the playmaker on the defensive side of the ball and is either looking to separate the ball from the ball carrier or he is looking to pick off the pass. The Arkansas commit is poised to have another big season as the Shiloh Christian Saints looks to earn another state championship. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="75092" first="Titus" last="Colquitt"]-Little Rock Christian</strong> Colquitt has played all over the field for Little Rock Christian on the defensive side of the ball. The Little Rock Christian coaching staff has him playing along the offensive line. However, he has the size at 6-2 and 185 pounds to play the linebacker position at the next level. Colquitt is a disruptive force when it comes to getting into the opponent’s offensive backfield. He had 34 tackles, six tackles for loss, and four sacks last season. Colquitt has the speed and strength to fend off blockers and he has the potential to have a big season. He is certainly a player that coaches and scouts will want to keep a close eye on this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="99474" first="Patrick" last="Sixbey"]-El Dorado</strong> Sixbey has the size at 6-2 and 235 pounds to play the linebacker position on Saturdays. The young man does an excellent job of fending off blocks and stopping the run. He has good speed and instincts and can time the snap well to get into the opponent’s backfield. In 2020, Sixbey had 67 tackles, 2 passes defensed, and two and a half sacks. Sixbey has the potential to have an even bigger season in 2021. Sixbey earned All-State honors last season and he should have an impressive for El Dorado. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="93528" first="Davian" last="Vayson"]-North Little Rock</strong> Vayson is another one of those linebackers that is always around the football. Vayson will either pick off a pass or force the fumble. The young man is about getting the ball back for his offense. Vayson does a terrific job when he drops back into pass coverage and he has no problem picking off a pass in the process. He is a hard hitter, and he is impressive in his tackling. Vayson is seeking to dislodge the ball from the ball carrier on every play. He is going to be a player to keep an eye on this season. Vayson has the potential to have a terrific season for North Little Rock and scouts should take notice.