2024 Linebacker Prospects to Watch in 2023
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Over the next few weeks, the class of 2024 will start to take center stage in a big way in regards to recruiting. In what is shaping up to be a strong recruiting class, the linebacker position grouping has the…
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Continue ReadingOver the next few weeks, the class of 2024 will start to take center stage in a big way in regards to recruiting. In what is shaping up to be a strong recruiting class, the linebacker position grouping has the potential to be an extremely talented group this season. With several prospects that have the potential to play on Saturdays in the future. The linebacker class in 2024 is going to open plenty of eyes in 2023.
Dax Goff Dax Goff 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Booneville | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-Booneville-6’0” 205-Pounds
The versatility that Goff puts on display every week is extremely impressive. He has excelled on both sides of the field for the Bearcats over the past three years. On the defensive side of the ball, Goff is difficult for opposing offensive linemen to block because of his quickness. He uses his speed well and does an excellent job of getting to the ball carrier. Goff’s combination of running the football and his skill on the defensive side of the ball has helped lead the Bearcats to deep playoff runs the past few years. Keep an eye on Goff in 2023.
Brian Huff Brian Huff 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Valley View | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-Valley View-6’3” 210-Pounds
Brian Huff Brian Huff 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Valley View | 2024 State AR is a linebacker that has terrific speed. He uses his mix of size and speed to destroy plays in the opposing backfield. Huff is a prospect that is versatile and can play the linebacker or edge rush position and do so with impressive effectiveness. What will stick out on the film is just how quickly Huff is able to read the play and move to disrupt the play. Huff has a high ceiling, and he is a prospect I expect to see play division one in the future. The potential he has is high and he is a linebacker to watch out for in 2023.
Preston Davis Preston Davis 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-Little Rock Christian-5’11” 210-Pounds
Preston Davis Preston Davis 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR has been one of the most impressive linebackers in the state of Arkansas for several years. Davis is a linebacker prospect that is always around the football. He does an excellent job of bringing down the ball carrier. Davis uses his speed well to defeat blocks and get into the opposing offensive backfield. An area of his game that at times can get overlooked is his impressive ability to drop back into pass coverage. He has the speed to stick with most tight ends and running backs. Davis is a prospect to watch in 2023.
Cooper Jones Cooper Jones 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Little Rock Christian | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-Little Rock Christian-6’3” 205-Pounds
Little Rock Christian has an impressive array of talent at the linebacker position. Jones is a linebacker that made himself at home in the opposing offensive backfield. Jones racked up 10 sacks and 16 tackles for loss last season and he has the potential to post bigger numbers in 2023. Jones is a player that has a nose for the football, and I would expect a big season from the Little Rock Christian prospect. He has the potential to play on Saturdays in the future and he is a player to watch in 2023.
Derrick Murdock Derrick Murdock 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB Little Rock Southwest | 2024 State AR -Linebacker-Little Rock Mills-6’0” 195-Pounds
Derrick Murdock Derrick Murdock 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB Little Rock Southwest | 2024 State AR opened plenty of eyes during the 2022 football season. Murdock is a linebacker that knows how to get to the opposing quarterback and does so with impressive efficiency. He is a linebacker that can get to the quarterback, but he also does a good job of clogging up the rushing lanes for the opposing running back. Murdock is a prospect that I expect to have a big 2023 season and is a prospect with the talent to play on Saturdays in the future.