2024 Class: Linebacker Superlatives
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There is an abundance of highly talented players in the class. The next group in the class includes players who are super-athletic, dominant in their skillset, possess speed, agility, quickness, and are technique-sound. The players listed possess a combination of…
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Continue ReadingThere is an abundance of highly talented players in the class. The next group in the class includes players who are super-athletic, dominant in their skillset, possess speed, agility, quickness, and are technique-sound. The players listed possess a combination of linebacker superlatives.
Noah Shaw Noah Shaw 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Asheville | 2024 State NC , 6’1″ 195, (No. 20 Overall/No. 1 LB), Asheville HS. Noah sets up quickly and reacts to the ball for the stop. He displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for the stop. Noah has the speed to cover receivers on the short and medium pass routes. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the season with 72 total tackles, 59 were solo tackles, and 5 tackles for losses. Noah is expected to be one of the leaders on the defensive unit during the upcoming season. Noah’s participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him.
Cooper Perone Cooper Perone 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Christ | 2025 State NC , 6’3″ 205, (No. 27 Overall/No. 2 LB), Christ School. Cooper displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for the stop. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. Cooper finished the season with 53 total tackles, 21 were solo tackles, and 1 tackle for a loss. He displayed the ability to change direction quickly and close in on the ball carrier for the stop. Cooper is expected to be one of the leaders on the defensive unit during the upcoming season. Cooper’s participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him.
Beady Waddell V Beady Waddell V 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB West Mecklenburg | 2024 State NC , 5’11″ 205, (No. 38 Overall/No. 3 LB), West Mecklenburg HS. Beady displayed good lateral movement and quickness to close in on the ball carrier for the stop. He displayed good technique on solo tackles made in the open field. Beady finished the season with 103 total tackles, 73 were solo tackles, and 17 tackles for losses. He is expected to be one of the leaders on the defensive unit during the upcoming season. Beady’s participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him.
Steven Muin Steven Muin 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Rocky River | 2024 State NC , 6’3″ 205, (No. 44 Overall/No. 4 LB), Rocky River HS. Steven displayed good technique on physical tackles made in the open field. He sets up quickly and reacts to the play to make the stop. He displayed good lateral movement and ability to change direction quickly. Steven is expected to be one of the leaders on the defensive unit during the upcoming season. Steven’s participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him.
Justin Brown Justin Brown 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB White Oak | 2024 State NC , 6’1″ 215, (No. 57 Overall/No. 5 LB), White Oak HS. Justin displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for the stop. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. Justin finished the season with 82 total tackles, 44 were solo tackles, and 9 tackles for losses. He is expected to be one of the leaders on the defensive unit. Justin’s participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him.