2024 Linebackers That Made a Name for Themselves This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season comes to a close, we're looking everywhere on the recruiting trail for talented prospects from all around the state of New York. Today, we're analyzing some of the Empire State's top 2024 linebackers from this past fall. Each prospect played a pivotal role in their team's 2022 campaign. Every backer featured in this piece displayed a diverse set of skills on the field, and I believe they still have their best ball ahead of them. Look for a big off-season from these guys and an even bigger &amp; better senior campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have any prospects you'd like for me to watch, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='450895' first='Hunter' last='Jantzi'], 6'1" 195, Canisius</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Athletic, tough, and instinctive. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will scratch and claw to make every tackle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quite intelligent and strong at the point of attack.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with great eye discipline.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='253479' first='Nick' last='Parisi'], 6'2" 225, Holy Trinity</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can come up and tackle in space.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Uses the gator roll tackle when out-leveraged.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A firm punch allows him to shed first-level blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Confirms his read keys, then triggers on run reads.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='450493' first='Eddie' last='Palumbo'] III, 6'4" 205, Archbishop Stepinac</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Uncanny vertical stature for a linebacker prospect.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Had a noticeable stat line, totaling 93 tackles along with two interceptions in 2022. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Accelerates through tackle attempts. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Smooth dropping into his hook/curl responsibility.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hopeton James, 6'1" 205, Holy Trinity</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A physical tackler at the point of attack.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Harnesses his aggression, unleashing it when he gets to a tackle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Impressive body control tackling behind the line of scrimmage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tape is littered with high motor-type plays. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jordan Tyler, 6' 195, Bay Shore</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Scrapes down the line backside with his near shoulder, aiming for a ball carrier's back hip.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can accelerate at a rapid pace.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Had some serious flashes of him playing downright angry. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Displayed some twitchy traits when triggering on runs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='279551' first='LaRawn' last='Robinson'], 6'2" 200, Centereach</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No issues fighting through blocks on the first and second levels.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Takes quality angles to the football.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can open his hips and run with a #3 receiver up the seam.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Breaks and coverage skills are so fluid.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Carter Vaughn, 6' 195, Saratoga Springs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Had a productive junior season, accounting for 85 total tackles in just eight games.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stonewalls runners between the tackles.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Times-up blitzes well and will come through the line untouched at times. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays downhill with a low pad level on contact.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->