Up Next: 2024 Greater Bay Area Premier Linebackers
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Marley Alapati Marley Alapati 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Junipero Serra | 2024 State CA , De La Salle HS Alapati has tons of potential and plays for one of the best teams in the Nation and was…
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Marley Alapati Marley Alapati 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Junipero Serra | 2024 State CA , De La Salle HS
Alapati has tons of potential and plays for one of the best teams in the Nation and was significantly contributing as a Sophomore. On film, he is comfortable in space and shows good open field speed when tracking ball carriers backside and understands coverage responsibilities while able to cover bigger receivers and is a true edge player that triggers. He is physical in the box with a good use of hands and bend off the edge while playing with a low pad level and high motor.
Spencer Burg Spencer Burg 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Los Gatos | 2024 CA , Los Gatos HS
Burg is next in line to be another top inside linebacker out of Los Gatos. He is athletic for the position and a very technically sound player with strong tackling abilities in the box and reads plays quickly while triggering downhill with physical intentions. As he continues to grow and develop, he will burst on the scene as a top defender in the Bay Area over the next two years.
Jabari Mann Jabari Mann 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Serra - San Mateo | 2024 State CA , Serra HS
Mann has great size and length for the position and is extremely athletic while starting on one of the top teams the state has to offer. A downhill player with good closing speed and takes good angles to ball carriers in the box, he is a physical tackler that runs through people and shoots the gap well. In the open field, he flashes natural instincts when pulling the chain and getting in the backfield and is able to tackle in the open field and seemingly very comfortable in coverage. He is a no brainer FBS talent that is one of the top linebackers in the ’24 class across California. he currently holds offers from Pitt and SJSU.
Danny Niu Danny Niu 6'0" | 215 lbs | ATH Serra - San Mateo | 2024 State CA , Serra HS
Niu is another key part to a loaded 2024 class for the Padres and can make an impact on both sides of the ball. A very well coached and technically sound linebacker, Niu is balanced against the run and pass while reading plays quickly and not afraid to run through contact. Excelling when playing in the box, he is violent when getting off blocks and scrapes over the top with good pad level and lateral movement abilities . In coverage, he understanding zone responsibilities while doing a nice job at rerouting receivers and shows strong COD abilities.
Isea Liu, Elk Grove HS
Leu is one of the best young linebackers across the SJS and is going to have a monster Junior season for the Herd. From his inside linebacker position, he is very active and flies around while showing good speed and open field tackling abilities against quicker backs. He is an instinctual player that loves contact and shows good leg drive through tackles and finish. Still growing into the position, his high motor and physicality for a sophomore set him apart along with his ability to rush the passer and apply well timed pressures and knife into the backfield.