Spring Rankings Update: 2023 LB’s

When you take a look at the 2023 class of linebackers tons of potential is easily evident. Guys who just began to surface last season are present and will be counted upon to take huge strides in the coming season. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/alex-sanford/">[player_tooltip player_id="106769" first="Alex" last="Sanford"]</a> appears to be the class of the field at this time and is a name that is already surfacing in college recruiting circles due to over 100 recorded tackles as a sophomore. The tape of the Oxford standout speaks for itself as he is a sure-handed tackler for his age and plays well laterally with athleticism. Sanford holds the number 1 ranked LB spot as of this update and currently holds an offer from his hometown Rebels of Ole Miss. The 2nd spot on our ranking board update belongs to <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/travis-posey-jr/">[player_tooltip player_id="106768" first="Travis" last="Posey Jr"]</a> of Ridgeland. As Posey continues to mature from a physical standpoint his name should blossom. A smooth player who will project well to the next level due to his ability to defend the pass and run. Posey reacts well to the football during live action and as he becomes more agile will really stand out due to this. Obvious raw talent was seen on the field last season with Posey. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jacquavyian-carter/">[player_tooltip player_id="106770" first="Jacquavyian" last="Carter"]</a> and <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/austin-ghoston/">[player_tooltip player_id="106771" first="Austin" last="Ghoston"]</a> are both Jackson area kids with very similar athletic and physical makeups. Both Carter and Ghoston find themselves in the Top 5 of this Rankings Update with tons of untapped potential on the radar moving forward. Carter has a thick build but also nifty athleticism that projects well at the LB position. Expect Carter to really burst on to the scene at Clinton over the course of his Junior year. Ghoston is more of a complete athlete at the time that pursues the football with intent. Good vision and football IQ considering his age. Depending what happens for the Germantown defender growth wise, a move to the secondary could potentially occur in the future. The top 5 of the Rankings Update rounds out with <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/gregory-woodard-jr/">[player_tooltip player_id="106772" first="Gregory" last="Woodard Jr"]</a> of Wilkinson County. Woodard is a downhill force that hits with ill intentions. Good size and weight for the position with potential to become more of a true edge rusher as he matures. Woodard has a good understanding of how to use his strength for his best benefit and truly is a wrecking ball in getting to the backfield. A name to watch creeping up the board of this rankings update is <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/montrell-chapman/">[player_tooltip player_id="107014" first="Montrell" last="Chapman"]</a> of South Panola. Only elite ballplayers get on the field as sophomores in Batesville and that is exactly what happened last season for Chapman. Obvious raw elements are present in his game but strength and size are on his side and as the whole project begins to come together Chapman will begin to get noticed. Don’t sleep on this rising junior who could play a big role in 6A for South Panola. &nbsp;