Northern California: 2022 Best Available Inside Linebackers

Paul Gregorian December 22, 2021 @ 02:23 PM

Below, we will breakdown some of the best inside linebackers across the region that are yet to sign. This position group is loaded from top to bottom with athletic inside backers and long and athletic outside perimeter defenders as well. We will breakdown some of those outside linebackers in Part II. <hr />   6’1 210 [player_tooltip player_id="141938" first="Logan" last="Bowers"], Garces Memorial HS Bowers is one of the most dynamic players across the valley and will be a steal for a college program and fits the mold of a "new age linebacker". Transitioning to running back duties this season, he did not disappoint from his linebacker position showing his toughness, physical playing style and athleticism inside and outside of the box. Very fluid in space and closing angles in a hurry while exploding through his hips on contact, he can also cover backs out of the backfield and in the slot. On film, he also shows that he can shock and shed without giving up ground against bigger blockers near the LOS.   6’0 215, Diego Davis Vintage HS Davis is a terrific athlete that can also play running back but will find his home at inside linebacker in college. Having a very good build and lower body strength, he is a physical and tough player that tackles well, flashes natural instincts and has good ball skills for his size with return abilities. Able to close quickly and flow outside the tackles while pursuing ball carriers, he runs through contact and possesses a high football IQ with quick play recognition.   6’1 225, [player_tooltip player_id="180865" first="Rocco" last="Schramm"] Monte Vista HS Schramm holds a few offers from the likes of FCS Morehead State and D-III Whittier College. He is a very smart player that reads and triggers quickly while rarely missing tackles in the open field and driving through contact consistently. On film, he also shows the ability to scrape over the top and make plays outside the tackles and apply pressure from multiple different angles. Having a strong build and being a overall very sound and balanced player, he offers a nice floor at the next level.   Other Top Inside linebackers... Gabe Baker, Nevada Union HS Garrett McCray, East Nicolaus HS Andrew Buck, Menlo Atherton HS Kenny Olson, Foothill HS Isaiah Smiley, McClymonds HS Jakobe Harmon, Pittsburg HS [player_tooltip player_id="192852" first="Romeo" last="Eteaki"], Central Catholic HS Keanu Kuma, Washington Union HS