Missouri 2023 Rankings Update: Linebackers
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The Missouri Class of 2023 football prospect rankings have been updated and there is plenty of movement with prospects in the rankings. Today we are going to take a look at some of the top linebackers in the Show-Me State…
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Continue ReadingThe Missouri Class of 2023 football prospect rankings have been updated and there is plenty of movement with prospects in the rankings. Today we are going to take a look at some of the top linebackers in the Show-Me State in the class.
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There are 16 linebackers in the Class of 2023 rankings and 30 linebackers overall including the prospects on the watch list. Today we are taking a look at the top five. (NOTE: For more information on each of the prospects, including links to HUDL highlights, please click on the player’s names to check out their prospect pages.)
1. Andrew Link Andrew Link 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Kickapoo | 2023 State MO , Kickapoo
A 6-foot-4, 230-pounder, Link is the No. 24 overall prospect in the updated Missouri Class of 2023 rankings. He played outside linebacker and tight end as a sophomore a year ago, when he was a 210-pounder, but is listed as a defensive end now that he’s up to 230 pounds. Wherever he plays, Link will make a difference with his strength, quickness and ability to find the football.
2. Kaden Moore Kaden Moore 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Holt | 2023 State MO , Holt
Moore, a 6-0, 205-pounder, is the No. 31 overall prospect in the Class of 2023. Moore isn’t the biggest linebacker around, but he’s extremely productive as he’s always around the football and makes plays all over the field. He was Holt’s defensive most valuable player a year ago, as a sophomore, when he recorded a team-high 86 tackles and added two sacks in nine games.
3. Luke Gall Luke Gall 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Carthage | 2023 State MO , Carthage
Gall, a 5-11, 200-pounder, is the No. 41 overall player in the updated Missouri 2023 rankings after a sophomore season where he established himself as one of the state’s top two-way players as a running back and linebacker. Gall rushed for 1,051 yards and 15 touchdowns and racked up 76 tackles with 11 tackles for loss. With his impressive work in the weight room, Gall won’t be slowing down any time soon.
4. Nchang Ndifor Nchang Ndifor 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB Liberty (KC) | 2023 State MO , Liberty (KC)
A 5-11, 185-pounder, Ndifor is the No. 44 prospect in the class. He recorded 35 tackles a year ago, including five for loss, and will have big shoes to fill after the graduation of Liberty’s all-time leading tackler, Jalen Weston Jalen Weston 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB Liberty KC | 2021 State MO . After being named honorable mention all-conference a year ago, we wouldn’t be surprised if Nchang makes a huge leap this fall. His tape is a lot of fun to watch as he’s flying around the field and shows remarkable closing speed when he zeroes in on his target.
5. Gunner Bryant Gunner Bryant 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Bowling Green | 2023 State MO , Bowling Green
Bryant, a 6-2, 195-pounder, checks in at No. 46 in the updated Missouri 2023 rankings and may be one of the more intriguing sleepers in the Show-Me State because he plays for a smaller school. As a sophomore, he racked up 85 tackles, including eight for losses, six interceptions and five sacks. His film is a lot of fun to watch because he’s just making plays all over the field. We could see Bryant bulking up to play linebacker at the next level or moving to a strong safety spot.
Next up:
Kyan Franklin Kyan Franklin 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB CBC | 2023 State MO , CBC
Michael Teason Michael Teason 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB CBC | 2023 State MO , CBC
Alex Recarte Alex Recarte 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Blue Springs | 2023 MO , Blue Springs
Ravel Hill Ravel Hill 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Lincoln Prep | 2023 State MO , Lincoln Prep
Cameron Wright Cameron Wright 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB De Smet | 2023 MO , De Smet
2023 Rankings Update Positional Breakdowns
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