Northern California: 2022 Best Available Outside Linebackers
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Below, we will breakdown some of the best outside linebackers available across the region and who have yet to find a college home. Kai Green, Pittsburg HS Green dominates on both sides of the ball but should find his…
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Continue ReadingBelow, we will breakdown some of the best outside linebackers available across the region and who have yet to find a college home.
Kai Green, Pittsburg HS
Green dominates on both sides of the ball but should find his home at the second level in college. A very athletic linebacker, he shows strong coverage abilities in space and reacts quickly in run support while showing good physicality upon contact. In coverage, he shows tremendous ball skills and understands field responsibility while also flashing return ability and consistently makes big plays in coverage.
Will Kanavalov, Liberty HS
Playing for one of the best teams in the state, Will had a huge Senior season and can play OLB/SS at the next level. Showing impressive overall speed in the open field and natural instincts and ball skills, Kanavalov is a high motor player that can also apply pressure off the edge and does a good job at using his hands to lock out blockers and hold the edge. Very balanced in coverage and in run support, He should start to see more D-II+ interest as he is one of the best defenders available in the valley.
Andrew Stewart Andrew Stewart 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Serra | 2022 State CA , Serra HS
A true outside linebacker, Stewart is a next level caliber player and a very balanced defender. Displaying very loose hips in space and good breaking ability/ball skills, he can also rush the passer and shows good bend off the edge and active hands upon contact. A high motor and very physical player, he should draw some college interest as we move closer to the second signing day and offers nice position versatility in college.
Other names to know…
Sam Lowings, Half Moon Bay HS
Amir Brown Amir Brown 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Carmel | 2022 State CA , Carmel HS
Ryan Mahe, Serra HS
Bruce Uperesa, Sacred Heart Cathedral HS
Ryan Kane, Rancho Cotate HS
Colin Borelli, Liberty-Brentwood HS
Zach Annis, Granite Bay HS