Emerging Linebacker Prospect Spotlight
With the 2022 season coming fast, we’re looking at emerging prospects at 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…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2022 season coming fast, we’re looking at emerging prospects at 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.
King Burch- Bartow High
5’10 190lbs
Burch had a very good season for Bartow High in 2021. He led the team in tackles in 76, also had five tackles for loss, 3 passes defense and 2 forced fumbles. He’ll look to lead a resurging defense for Bartow High in 2022.
Strengths:
- Acceleration and burst to the football are outstanding
- Good contact balance
- Sure open field tackling
Jaiden Barron- Wiregrass Ranch High c/o 24
5’10 200lbs
Baron is a player that’s going to surprise a lot of people in the Pasco County area in 2022. He’s the leading returning tackler for Wiregrass Ranch with 72; out of his 72 tackles 50 were solos, he also had a sack and a forced fumble. Looks to have made major strides in the weight room this offseason, squatting 515 pounds in this month.
Strengths:
- Smart, reads his keys and gets to the ball
- Good short area quickness
- Flows/pursues through traffic with ease
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15906241/Jaiden-Barron
Sean Major- Lake Wales High c/o 23
5’11 210lbs
Major was outstanding in 2021 registering 133 tackles, an eye-popping 26 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and two forced fumbles! He was selected as an All-State linebacker and is an outstanding student with a 3.97 GPA! Coaches need to check him out ASAP.
Strengths:
- Thumper on the inside
- Attacks the alley’s and fills the hole with authority
- Shows active feet and plays downhill
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13250922/Sean-Major
Luke Arena- Jesuit High c/o 23
6’3 205lbs
Arena was a key contributor on an outstanding defense that helped lead Jesuit High School to a 6A State title in 2021. Playing on a defense with a lot of highly rated prospects, Arena showed he has the potential to be one of the best linebackers in the Tampa area in 2022. He finished the 2021 season with 69 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble.
Strengths:
- Swift and agile
- Very good in space and runs really well
- Sideline-to-sideline range
- Keys and diagnosis quickly