2024 West Virginia Top 50: Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The linebacker position has evolved throughout the years to become a multi-faceted chess piece for defenses around the country. The ability to have an athlete that can play well in space while being physical at the point of attack with oncoming opposing offensive lineman are some of the critical factors associated with the position. Linebackers in all defensive schemes have to have the ability to stop the run and be able to rush the quarterback while being able to cover if needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lets take a look at the linebackers in the 2024 West Virginia Top 50!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370285' first='Cannon' last='Lewis'] 6-2 210 Cabell Midland High School: Ranked 10th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong physical linebacker that has good awareness to make key plays sideline to sideline and can react to where the ball carrier is going to be. He is physical at the point of attack and can disengage blocks with ease to go make a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370355' first='Dylan' last='Ours'] 6-1 195 Fairmont Senior High School: Ranked 20th </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An explosive versatile linebacker that can play in the box or outside on the perimeter and make consistent plays throughout a game. He has good closing speed to track down the ball carrier whether its versus the run or pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370255' first='Gage' last='Wright'] 5-10 160 Parkersburg South High School: Ranked 21st </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An overall explosive athlete at the linebacker position, he has good range and awareness to make key plays throughout the duration of a game. He can sift through blocks and track down the ball carrier with ease when making a key tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370382' first='Jaxson' last='Damron'] 5-9 175 Wayne High School: Ranked 22nd </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic linebacker that can play well out in space and can avoid oncoming blocks with ease by using his hands well to shed sed blocks. He has good instincts and can react to plays quickly and track down the ball carrier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->