Film Room Study Session: Linebacker Edition
Graduation time is here, and summertime is in the air. Let’s look at a few linebackers returning for the 2022 year. Here are five linebackers I have selected to be looking for in 2022. Matthew Adcock Matthew Adcock 6'3" |…
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Continue ReadingGraduation time is here, and summertime is in the air. Let’s look at a few linebackers returning for the 2022 year. Here are five linebackers I have selected to be looking for in 2022.
Matthew Adcock Matthew Adcock 6'3" | 235 lbs | LB Simpson County Academy | 2023 State MS | 6’2″ LB | Simpson Academy
Adcock is 6’2″ tall and 240 lbs; He was the heart and soul of the Cougar defense in 2021. Adcock is the type of player who takes control of a defense and is one of the better open-field tacklers in the state. Adcock possesses a high football IQ and makes his presence known by everyone on the field. Adcock’s most impactful performance in 2021 came against Presbyterian Academy, where he finished with 15 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss on the night.
Carson Graham Carson Graham 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB St Joseph | 2023 State MS | 6’1″ LB | St. Joeseph Catholic School
Graham is 6’1″ tall and 200 lbs; Graham helped lead the Fighting Irish to the state semi-finals in 2021. Graham is a playmaker who always finds himself around the ball and can direct traffic like the quarterback of the defense. He has a next-level bullrush that allows him to make plays in the backfield all night long. Graham’s standout performance came in a 14-7 loss to Tri-County in the playoffs where he finished with fourteen total tackles.
Travis Posey Jr Travis Posey Jr 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Ridgeland | 2023 State MS | 6’0″ LB | Ridgeland
Posey is 6’0″ tall and 180 lbs; Posey’s style of play can be summed up in simply one word “PLAYMAKER.” As a sophomore, Posey played a vital role in the Titan’s defense, responsible for 42 total tackles in 2021. He is at his best in the middle playing against the run but has the ability to make plays on the outside. Spending the summer in the Titan’s offseason conditioning program will make a world of difference for Posey heading into his junior season. Posey’s break-out performance in 2021 came against Pearl where he was responsible for 10 total tackles and one tackle for loss.
Montrell Chapman Montrell Chapman 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB South Panola | 2023 State MS | 6’2″ LB | South Panola
Chapman is 6’2″ and 190 lbs; In 2021, Chapman was responsible for twenty-nine solo tackles and thirty-five total tackles as a sophomore. He is a dominant force on the defensive side of the ball and has a knack for always being around the ball. Chapman is a player that I would not be surprised to see him contribute as an edge pass rusher in 2022. His stand-out performance in 2021 came against Clinton, where he had seven total tackles.
Jacquavyian Carter Jacquavyian Carter 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Clinton | 2023 State MS | 6’0″ LB | Clinton
Carter is 6’0) and 215 lbs; Carter is one of the more physical linebackers in the state. He is a do it all type of defender lined up on the inside and outside in 2021. Carter is not the fastest player on the field, but his football IQ allows him the opportunity to make plays all over the field. He set the edge with authority and is a great pass rusher. He is at his best when he is playing downhill but is more than capable of making plays on the outside.