Preseason Scouting Report: Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The linebacker position has plenty of talent from both public and private schools. These are what you can expect to see from some of the top guys. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_630bfc12a467c","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["363604"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Boone is a hybrid linebacker. He plays linebacker but he has the skill set of a defensive back. He is very athletic. He has a sideline-to-sideline range. He does a good job of shooting gaps when he is blitzing. 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He knows how to swipe and rip at the ball when he is tackling.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_630bfff1a467f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["322326"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Thomas is a do-it-all backer. He plays with power and is a force in the run game. He does a good job of getting depth in his pass drops. He is solid in coverage. He has very good pursuit as he closes down space between himself and the ball carrier very well.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_630c008ea4680","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["363201"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Pearson is a playmaker at the linebacker position. He has elite speed for the linebacker position. His speed allows him to blow plays up in the backfield before they have time to develop. He also has great range because of his speed. He also has the ability to slip blocks and get himself free.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_630c0178a4681","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["318357"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Council is a very intelligent linebacker. He does a great job of reading plays. In coverage, he is able to read the quarterback's eyes and put himself in a position to make an interception. He also does a good job of reading plays in the run game. 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