Elite Class of 23 Linebackers: Check out these 4 Prospects
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With the 2022 season coming fast, we’re looking at the elite prospects at the linebacker position that should be in line for big seasons again this year. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2022 season coming fast, we’re looking at the elite prospects at the linebacker position that should be in line for big seasons again this year. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Grayson Howard Grayson Howard 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Jacksonville Andrew Jackson | 2023 State FL – Andrew Jackson High
6’3 210lbs
Howard is 4-star linebacker Prospect and one of the best overall linebacker prospects in the state. He had an outstanding season last year registering 157 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 2 Int. Has over 31 D1 offers including offers from FSU, Arkansas, Texas A&M, Florida and Clemson to name a few.
Strengths:
- outstanding athlete that excels in space and pass coverage equally as good against the run
- fires off at the snap and accelerates to the ball
- sideline to sideline linebacker that takes good angles to the football
- prototype linebacker you’re looking for against today’s spread offenses.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13122106/Grayson-Howard
Larry Jones Larry Jones 6'1" | 230 lbs | LB Lakeland | 2023 FL – Lakeland High
6’2 235lbs
Jones is an under the radar middle linebacker Prospect for Lakeland High. He had a very good season for Power House Lakeland finishing with 155 tackles, and outstanding 44 tackles for loss and 8 sacks and missed two games this season. He picked up his first Division 1 offer in February from Eastern Kentucky. His stock is about to blow up in 2022.
Strengths:
- Good blitzer that can split blocks and get into the backfield
- Position versatile and can line up on the edge
- Terrific closing speed and acceleration for a player his size
- Quickly deciphers plays and flies to the football
- Physical tackler that brings bad intentions
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12940286/Larry-Jones
Bobby Washington- Killian High
6’3 210lbs
Washington is a three-star Prospect out of Miami Killian in South Florida. He has over 22 Division One offers including offers from Miami, Boston College, Kentucky and Auburn to name a few. He had an outstanding season last year tallying 128 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, three sacks, and three forced fumbles. He’s an very good student with a 3.4 GPA
Strengths:
- Athleticism is off the charts and runs like a defensive back
- Sideline to sideline range
- Prototype linebacker against spread teams because of his coverage ability, fluid hips, and his ability to change directions
- Solid open field tackler
- Dissects plays quickly
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15951332/Bobby-Washington
Raylen Wilson Raylen Wilson 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Tallahassee Lincoln | 2023 State FL – Lincoln High
6’2 213lbs
Wilson is a four-star out of Prospect for Lincoln High in Tallahassee. Wilson had an outstanding season registering 139 tackles, five sacks, 16 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles. Last season he was selected All-Big Bend defensive player of the year. He has over 33 division one offers and is currently committed to the University of Michigan.
Strengths:
- He shows outstanding acceleration and burst to the football
- has above-average instincts
- very good overall athlete that makes plays all over the field.
- Flows and scrapes to the ball
- Very good lateral agility