Top-Ranked 2023 LBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2023 rankings has been updated, and there has been some movement among the position groups, a powerful testament to the hard work and dedication these athletes apply to their craft.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will look at the top-ranked linebackers from the incoming senior class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62db5e9c3007f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["62220"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eFaavae is an inside linebacker who remains in the number one-ranked spot for the linebacker position group and tenth overall in the class. He is a phenomenal player with a versatile set of skills that enables him to play as a middle linebacker with strong safety attributes. Faavae is a two-way player who is just as dominant of a running back as he is a linebacker, making the Washington State commit one of Colorado’s best players.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["43841"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eSecuring the second slot among the linebackers after holding a top five spot as an edge rusher. He is a hard-hitting backer who can rush from the edge or lineup anywhere on the second level. Moore is nothing less than an elite player with an elite level of talent, making his future at Nebraska one to anticipate.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["150075"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAceves Jr. is a highly talented outside linebacker with a great frame and excellent athleticism. His ability to flow between playing against the run and the pass comes from his sharp instincts and strong understanding of the game. Aceves Jr. is the third-ranked linebacker who has committed to play for New Mexico State.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["150076"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eComing in at fourth is Lewis, a powerful inside backer who does a fantastic job of playing the pass and the run. His movements are explosive and he closes the distance between himself and the ball carrier with great technique. Lewis is heading into his senior year as a leader and tone-setter of the defense with the expectation of adding offers to his one from Coastal Carolina.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["22783"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWrapping up the top five list is Alvey, an outstanding inside linebacker with great strength and explosive lateral movements. He does a great job at reading his keys and scraping over the top while closing the gap between him and the ball carrier. Alvey plays with excellent pad level and finishes every play with extreme physicality, which has helped land him on the recruiting boards of a few college programs.  u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Ten Linebackers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id=’22789’ first=’Morgan’ last=’Tribbett’]</strong> | Eaton<br>7. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id=’150073’ first=’Ezran’ last=’Rice’]</strong> | Cherry Creek<br>8. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id=’150173’ first=’Jaxon’ last=’Thompson’]</strong> | Smoky Hill<br>9. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id=’256288’ first=’Isaac’ last=’Engle’]</strong> | Highlands Ranch<br>10. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id=’150077’ first=’Cade’ last=’Thomas’]</strong> | Chatfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->