2024 Linebackers Breakdowns
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I am continuing the review of some of the top players in the Class of 2024. The next group up for review are the linebackers. The four players listed lead the linebacker group.
Cooper Perone Cooper Perone 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Christ | 2025 State NC , 6’3″ 195, (No. 1 LB, No. 28 Overall), Christ School. Cooper reads the play and reacts to the ball quickly to make the stop. He moves well laterally to be able to go in any direction quickly. Cooper displays good technique on tackles. He runs well in the open field and makes a high number of stops. Cooper Perone Cooper Perone 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Christ | 2025 State NC is expected to train in the off-season to improve his skill set and participate in Summer Prospect Camps to generate recruiting interests. I am continuing the review of some of the top players in the Class of 2024. The next group up for review are the defensive backs.
Aidan Pounds Aidan Pounds 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB Rolesville | 2024 State NC , 5’10″ 205, (No. 2 LB, No. 29 Overall), Rolesville HS. Aidan moves quickly going past blockers, sometimes unblocked to stop the ball carrier. He covers ground quickly moving into the backfield for the stop. Aidan displays good technique to control blockers and make stops for losses. He plays at a high energy level and gives maximum effort on every play. Aidan Pounds Aidan Pounds 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB Rolesville | 2024 State NC is expected to train in the off-season to improve his skill set and participate in Summer Prospect Camps to generate recruiting interests.
Finlay Mitchell Finlay Mitchell 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Marvin Ridge | 2024 State NC , 6’0″ 190, (No. 3 LB, Watchlist), Marvin Ridge HS. Finlay displays patience as he lets the play develop and reacts to the ball to make the stop. He displays good speed and covers a lot of ground quickly. Finlay displays good technique on solo tackles. Finlay Mitchell Finlay Mitchell 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Marvin Ridge | 2024 State NC is expected to train in the off-season to improve his skill set and participate in Summer Prospect Camps to generate recruiting interests.
Beady Waddell V Beady Waddell V 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB West Mecklenburg | 2024 State NC , 5’11″ 190, (No. 4 LB, Watchlist), West Mecklenburg HS. Beady displayed good reaction to the ball and good lateral movement as he closes in on the ball carrier. He displays good technique to control blockers and make the stop. Beady used his quickness to maneuver in tight spaces for tackles for losses. Beady Waddell V Beady Waddell V 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB West Mecklenburg | 2024 State NC is expected to train in the off-season to improve skill set and participate in Summer Prospect Camps to generate recruiting interest.