Stock Watch: Linebackers Trending Upwards This Spring
With the 2022 spring practices here, I wanted to go in-depth about some guys who’s stock is trending upwards heading into the 2022 season. These players are all talented and have college level ability. Some of these players have a…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2022 spring practices here, I wanted to go in-depth about some guys who’s stock is trending upwards heading into the 2022 season. These players are all talented and have college level ability. Some of these players have a few offers, but all of them have the ability to play college football at some level.
Tracker Thomaston- Freeport High c/o 23
5’11 180lbs
Thomaston is one of the most productive linebackers in the State returning in 2022 for Freeport High. He’s the leading returning tackler in the state after registering 167 stops, an outstanding 15 tackles per game, 13 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He was a 1A All-Area selection in 2021. His production warrants some looks from coaches at the next level.
Strengths:
- Instincts and anticipation
- Sideline-to-sideline
- Good eyes that works through blocks and hunts ball carriers
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15063152/Tracker-Thomaston
Ben Morrow Ben Morrow 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Satellite | 2023 FL – Satellite High c/o 23
6’2 220lbs
Morrow had an outstanding season for Satellite High in 2021. He finished the season with 117 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles. He was an all County selection and is a terrific student with a 30 SAT score. He’s getting interest from from some Ivy League schools and Army.
Strengths:
- Very aggressive and comes downhill quickly
- Physical/Pops blockers backwards
- Processes quickly and gets to the ball
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12816295/Ben-Morrow
Ottah Bonner- Pensacola High c/o 23
5’10 200lbs
Bonner is a nice under the radar linebacker Prospect out of Pensacola High. He finished the season last year registering 134 tackles, average 13 tackles per game, one sack and two forced fumbles. He’s a two-sport athlete that also competes at track. Coaches need to head to North Florida and check him out ASAP. Visited Valdosta State last week. Reminds me of former Miami Hurricane linebacker Rohan Marley.
Strengths:
- Athletic easy mover (4.6 40) that flows over the field
- 3 down backer with coverage ability
- Good Key/Diagnose skills and packs a wallop coming downhill
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15313836/Ottah-Bonner
JR Rosenberg- Cardinal Mooney High c/o 23
5’11 190lbs
Rosenberg is an All-Area and All State linebacker out of Cardinal Mooney High in Sarasota. Rosenberg had a productive season in 2021 finishing with 108 tackles, 4 PD, 1 int, and a sack. He gets it done in the classroom as well and has a 3.4 GPA.
Strengths:
- Very active and closes quickly in space
- Light on his feet and can adjust quickly
- Intelligence and big-time instincts