Prep Redzone Rankings: 22' LB Breakdowns

We’ve finished revamping the 22’ rankings totaling 397 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 Linebackers. <hr /> [player_tooltip player_id="20918" first="Sebastian" last="Cheeks"] Evanston <a href="https://twitter.com/SebastianCheeks">Twitter</a> Rank: 1 Mr. Cheeks comes into the rankings at the number 1 spot, he gets in the backfield quickly and fills holes in run support. He's a hard hitter that forces fumbles, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and reads/reacts quickly in coverage for interceptions. Mr. Cheeks gets to his coverage drops quickly, gets after it with his aggressive playstyle, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="155362" first="Sean" last="Allison"] Hinsdale Central <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_Allison18">Twitter</a> Rank: 2 Mr. Allison comes into the rankings at the number 2 spot, he attacks downhill and gets pressure on the QB. He stays with his man in coverage with his fluid flip of the hips, isn't afraid to lower his shoulder, and deflects passes in coverage. Mr. Allison jumps routes resulting in interceptions, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and fills holes in run support. [player_tooltip player_id="139592" first="Terry" last="Elias"] Crete Monee <a href="https://twitter.com/TerryEliasJr3">Twitter</a> Rank: 3 Mr. Elias comes into the rankings at the number 3 spot, he fills holes in run support and makes open-field tackles. He attacks downhill, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Elias stays with his man in coverage forcing incomplete passes, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="155403" first="Djabril" last="McNabb"] St Rita <a href="https://twitter.com/DjabrilM">Twitter</a> Rank: 4 Mr. McNabb comes into the rankings at the number 4 spot, he gets pressure on the QB and fills holes in run support. He gets in the backfield quickly, makes open-field tackles, and has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline. Mr. McNabb isn't afraid to lower his shoulder, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20926" first="Malyk" last="Jones"] Homewood Flossmoor <a href="https://twitter.com/MalykJones">Twitter</a> Rank: 5 Mr. Jones comes into the rankings at the number 5 spot, he fills holes in run support and makes open-field tackles. He has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, gets in the backfield quickly, and gets pressure on the QB. Mr. Jones doesn't give up on plays by taking pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="155424" first="Jarrett" last="Basten"] Galena Rank: 6 Mr. Basten comes into the rankings at the number 6 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets pressure on the QB. He makes open-field tackles, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Basten meets the running back at the line of scrimmage, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="118835" first="Cade" last="Biedscheid"] Washington Community <a href="https://twitter.com/CBiedscheid">Twitter</a> Rank: 7 Mr. Biedscheid comes into the rankings at the number 7 spot, he fills holes in run support and isn't afraid to lower his shoulder to deliver the hard hit. He has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, gets off blocks to make the tackle, and gets pressure on the QB. Mr. Biedscheid reads/reacts quickly resulting in interceptions, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20919" first="Jamol" last="Molton"] East St Louis <a href="https://twitter.com/JamolMolton7">Twitter</a> Rank: 8 Mr. Molton comes into the rankings at the number 8 spot, he gets off blocks to make the tackle and gets pressure on the QB. He fills holes in run support, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and gets in the backfield quickly. Mr. Molton plays through the whistle and takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield. [player_tooltip player_id="155400" first="Jacob" last="Bottarini"] Marmion Academy <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacob_Bottarini">Twitter</a> Rank: 9 Mr. Bottarini comes into the rankings at the number 9 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets pressure on the QB. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, stays with his man in coverage resulting in passes being deflected, and has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline. Mr. Bottarini takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="118756" first="Mitch" last="Larkin"] Palatine <a href="https://twitter.com/Mitch_larkin16">Twitter</a> Rank: 10 Mr. Larkin comes into the rankings at the number 10 spot, he gets pressure on the QB and fills holes in run support. He has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, gets in the backfield quickly, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Larkin plays through the whistle and takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield. [player_tooltip player_id="65810" first="Hunter" last="DeVena"] Galesburg <a href="https://twitter.com/HunterDevena">Twitter</a> Rank: 11 Mr. DeVena comes into the rankings at the number 11 spot, he gets pressure on the QB and fills holes in run support. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, gets in the backfield quickly, and attacks downhill. Mr. DeVena takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20921" first="Carson" last="Eggebraten"] St Viator <a href="https://twitter.com/CEggebraten">Twitter</a> Rank: 12 Mr. Eggebraten comes into the rankings at the number 12 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets off blocks to make the tackle. He gets pressure on the QB, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and gets in the backfield quickly. Mr. Eggebraten plays through the whistle and takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield. [player_tooltip player_id="155373" first="Derek" last="Whaley"] Mt Carmel <a href="https://twitter.com/Derekwhaley26">Twitter</a> Rank: 13 Mr. Whaley comes into the rankings at the number 13 spot, he fills holes in run support and stays with his man in coverage resulting in passes being deflected. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and stays in the receiver's hip pocket. Mr. Whaley takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="65813" first="Jalen" last="Handford"] Warrenville Township <a href="https://twitter.com/Jalen_handford">Twitter</a> Rank: 14 Mr. Handford comes into the rankings at the number 14 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets pressure on the QB. He has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, isn't afraid to lower his shoulder, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Handford does a good job re-routing receivers, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="155406" first="Jadon" last="Mims"] IC Catholic Prep <a href="https://twitter.com/jadon_mims">Twitter</a> Rank: 15 Mr. Mims comes into the rankings at the number 15 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets off blocks to make the tackle. He makes open-field tackles, does a good job re-routing receivers, and has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline. Mr. Mims takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and gets after it with his aggressive playstyle by playing through the whistle. <hr /> These are the young men that are the Top 15 Linebackers in the rankings. They put in the hard work, developed their craft, and showcased what they can do during the spring season as well as at showcases/camps. Be sure to follow @jamaskane regarding news & information for Illinois High School Football, @PrepRedzoneIL, and @PrepRedzone.