Top-Ranked 2023 LBs
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. This article will look at the top-ranked…
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
This article will look at the top-ranked linebackers from the incoming senior class.
Faavae 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.
Securing 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.
Aceves 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.
Coming 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.
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Wrapping 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.
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Top Ten Linebackers
6.
Morgan Tribbett
Morgan
Tribbett
5'11" | 195 lbs | LB
Eaton | 2023
State
CO
| Eaton
7.
Ezran Rice
Ezran
Rice
LB
Cherry Creek | 2023
State
CO
| Cherry Creek
8.
Jaxon Thompson
Jaxon
Thompson
6'2" | 180 lbs | LB
Smoky Hill | 2023
State
CO
| Smoky Hill
9.
Isaac Engle
Isaac
Engle
6'2" | 200 lbs | LB
Highlands Ranch | 2023
State
CO
| Highlands Ranch
10.
Cade Thomas
Cade
Thomas
5'11" | 195 lbs | LB
Chatfield | 2023
State
CO
| Chatfield