Senior Linebackers to Watch this Season

We cap of the senior class by looking at some of the top linebackers and defensive backs this week. The defensive backs will be coming up shortly so stay tuned for the top seniors to watch there. For now, let’s dive right into some of the top linebackers that have made their way up to our rankings and are some worthy prospects to watch for this season. &nbsp; &nbsp; [caption id="attachment_164178" align="alignnone" width="249"]<img class=" wp-image-164178" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/06/E1orwHPXIAUygzO-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="187" /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>Photo: 2022 Edna Karr LB [player_tooltip player_id="136611" first="Tory" last="Morgan"], Twitter</em></span>[/caption] <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="136611" first="Tory" last="Morgan"] , Edna Karr</h5> In 2020 Morgan an impressive 131 tackles, 42 TFLs, and 17 sacks. Tory is of average height but has an athletic, lean build. He is absolutely a beast at the linebacker position. He can fly hill and lay the wood on ball carriers. He’s a hard-hitting linebacker that can cover the pass as just well as the run. Very impressive last season. Holds a few DI offers and should rake in more offers this season. Keep your eye on him for a big senior season. &nbsp; &nbsp; <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="136612" first="Jordan" last="Toaston"], Catholic (Baton Rouge)</h5> Toaston definitely passes the eye test out there on the field. At 6’3”, 230 ILB, he is an intimidating force out there on the edge. He’s a linebacker who is better with his hand in the dirt getting after the quarterback. He’s got a good explosion off the ball and can beat blockers with his speed and finesse. Look for his stock to improve this season. One player who could make his name know too many this season. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [caption id="attachment_164187" align="alignnone" width="251"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/06/EpdmHX1XcAY5POO-crop-1152x757-1624982418.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-164187" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/06/EpdmHX1XcAY5POO-crop-1152x757-1624982418-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="165" /></a> Photo: 2022 John Curtis LB [player_tooltip player_id="136613" first="Connor" last="Orgeron"], Twitter[/caption] <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="136613" first="Connor" last="Orgeron"], John Curtis</h5> Connor is more of your inside linebacker who can rack up a bunch of tackles and tackles for losses per game. He is also proficient in covering the pass. He can cover receivers, trail them and make a play on the ball. He has an athletic lean build with room to add more mass to his frame. FBS type of prospect who can produce in high quantity and quality on defense. Shows excellent technique relative to the middle linebacker position. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [caption id="attachment_164188" align="alignnone" width="193"]<img class=" wp-image-164188" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/06/PvgxaNbd_400x400-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="193" height="193" /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>Photo: 2022 St.Thomas Aquanis LB [player_tooltip player_id="129118" first="Nunzio" last="Martello"], Twitter</em></span>[/caption] <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="129118" first="Nunzio" last="Martello"], St. Thomas Aquinas</h5> Nunzio could be one that shocks many this year and could move up a lot of recruiting boards. He looks like a prominent edge rusher who has long arms and can beat blockers with a number of moves off the LOS. I like his size at almost 6’4” 230. I think he continues to add mass to his frame and could very well be a breakout player this season. &nbsp; &nbsp; <h5><i>Honorable Mentions </i></h5> &nbsp; <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="136615" first="Josh" last="Martin"], Bonnabel</h5> &nbsp; <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="136779" first="Jordan" last="Clark"], Northwood (Shreveport)</h5> &nbsp; <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="136616" first="Rionte" last="Jones"], East Ascension</h5> <h5></h5> <h5></h5>