Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Linebackers in the class of 2024
Next up in our class of 2024 position previews following our latest class update, we take a look at the linebackers. Pennsylvania throughout its rich history of football has always produced top-notch linebackers and the class of 2024 has another…
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Continue ReadingNext up in our class of 2024 position previews following our latest class update, we take a look at the linebackers. Pennsylvania throughout its rich history of football has always produced top-notch linebackers and the class of 2024 has another strong contingent of linebackers ready to take the football world by storm. In our class of 2024 rankings, all our top-10 linebackers rank within the top 100 players of the class including a pair of linebackers in the top 20 in the class as well.
Anthony Speca Anthony Speca 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2024 State PA (6-foot-3, 220 – Pittsburgh Central Catholic)
Player Snapshot: Speca is one of the truly elite linebackers in the entire country and is being courted by many of the country’s top programs especially regionally. He’s a special talent who already has great size at 6-foot-3 and 220-pounds. He shows the skillset to be a true three-down linebacker as he shows the play recognition abilities and athleticism to play in pass-defense situations. Against the run, he’s superb, he quickly recognizes plays and finds his way to the opposing ballcarriers. His tackling skills are sound and fundamental, rarely missing a tackle. He’s the type of player who could make an immediate impact at the next level.
Recruiting: Speca is being recruited by the who’s who of college football with 20 scholarship offers so far. Boston College, Cincinnati, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, and Wisconsin among them.
Cameron Lindsey Cameron Lindsey 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Aliquippa | 2024 State PA (6-foot-2, 205 – Aliquippa)
Player Snapshot: Lindsey’s stock rose quite a bit this past season as a sophomore helping lead Aliquippa to a state title. Lindsey is another linebacker who shows the potential to be a three-down linebacker thanks to his athleticism and football IQ. He has a quick first step to go along with his play recognition, often allowing him to get a good jump on the play. He’s always around the ball as well and is in a position to make a play.
Recruiting: Cincinnati, Maryland, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and West Virginia are among his 10 offers.
Remy Bose Remy Bose 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Gateway | 2024 State PA (6-foot-1, 220 – Gateway)
Player Snapshot: Bose is a really intriguing prospect who I believe has great potential and may end up being a steal wherever he lands. Mostly being recruited by G5 programs right now, he’s a player who has a knack for always making big plays. He’s a great pass rusher for Gateway and does a terrific job of recognizing the gaps in an offensive line and getting to the quarterback. He has tremendous straight-line speed and often punishes opposing ball carriers and quarterbacks.
Recruiting: UMass and Toledo are the two schools so far to have extended offers to the Gateway product.
Ty Yuhas Ty Yuhas 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2024 State PA (6-foot-4, 250 – Pittsburgh Central Catholic)
Player Snapshot: Yuhas is ranked as a linebacker but his future at the next level is likely on the defensive line. He shows quality athleticism as well as great upper and lower body strength, being able to consistently shed defenders. A consistent threat to get into the backfield as well. Solid all-around prospect with considerable upside.
Recruiting: Yuhas has one offer from Kent State.
Geno Calgaro Geno Calgaro 5'10" | 210 lbs | LB Canon-McMillan | 2024 State PA (5-foot-11, 200 – Canon-McMillian)
Player Snapshot: Not only one of Pennsylvania’s best linebackers, Calgaro is also a standout wrestler for Canon McMillian. A top-notch athlete, Calgaro shows a nice burst in his game that allows him to be a consistent threat to opposing offenses. He gets a great jump, especially on run plays and when it comes to pass defense, he shows quality pass rushing skills as well as coverage skills.
Recruiting: Calgaro has yet to receive any offers in his recruitment.
Shyne Roberts Shyne Roberts 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Upper Dublin | 2024 State PA (6-foot-1, 210 – Upper Dublin)
Player Snapshot: The Philadelphia native played bit both linebacker and defensive end for Martin Luther King and shows the ability to play either position at the next level. He has a good burst off the snap and shows quality upper body strength when it comes to fighting through and shedding defenders.
Recruiting: Roberts has not received any offers so far in his recruitment.
Kamar Perlote Kamar Perlote 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB Upper Darby | 2024 State PA (6-foot-2, 190 – Upper Darby
Player Snapshot: Another player who could project an EDGE rusher / hybrid type at the next level, Perlote is one of the most athletic linebackers in the class. He shows the ability to play well in all facets of the game whether it’s against the run, in pass coverage, or rushing the passer. That versatility is going to serve him well going forward. Exciting and intriguing prospect.
Recruiting: Perlote has yet to receive any offers in his recruitment.
James McCoy James McCoy 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB Souderton | 2024 PA (5-foot-10, 170 – Souderton)
Player Snapshot: High-quality prospect overall that shows considerable upside. Strong against the run and shows positive traits when on the field against the pass. Good straight-line speed and upper body strength to go along with quality agility. Sound and fundamental tackler.
Recruiting: McCoy appears to be still searching for his first offer.
Xander Toland Xander Toland 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB Central Dauphin | 2024 State PA (5-foot-10, 195 – Central Dauphin)
Player Snapshot: A solid all-around linebacker, Toland is a linebacker who may not have an elite skillset or athletic traits when compared to others but is still by far one of the best in the state. He’s very strong against the run and projects to the next level currently as a linebacker who’s mostly on the field in run situations.
Recruiting: Toland has yet to receive his first offer.
Collin Niedrowski Collin Niedrowski 6'0" | 175 lbs | LB Wyomissing Area | 2024 State PA (6-foot-0, 175 – Wyomissing Area)
Player Snapshot: Our final linebacker in the top, Niedrowski is part of a talented Wyomissing LB group that includes fellow 2024
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. Niedrowski like Toland is super against the run but does show some upside against the pass. Quality athlete is overall with quality 4.7 forty-yard dash speed. Also shows good upper and lower body strength both as a linebacker and running back.
Recruiting: Niedrowski is still looking for his first scholarship offer.