Class of 2024 “STOCK RISERS” Tackling Leaders. Part 2.
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This is part two of a two part series reviewing Class of 2024 New England leaders in tackles after 2022 season play. Linebackers are positioned to be the best tacklers on the football team. Defensive linemen are often entangled with…
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Continue ReadingThis is part two of a two part series reviewing Class of 2024 New England leaders in tackles after 2022 season play. Linebackers are positioned to be the best tacklers on the football team. Defensive linemen are often entangled with offensive linemen and defensive back’s primary job is to cover. A linebacker’s job is to tackle. If you can’t do that, then you aren’t a linebacker. Nice form tackles, aggressive tackles with technique are the beef in your taco when it comes to a highlight video. These recruits listed below had a great season with solid tackles on film. Football is an aggressive game and tackling as such, will grab the attention of college coaches and evaluators.
Chefren Spodnik Chefren Spodnik 6’0″ | 230 lbs | LB Harding H.S. Ct. | 2024 New E is 6’0 230lbs and was positioned as a linebacker for his team this season. He played in 10 games during the 2022 season. He totalled 90 solo tackles and 28 assisted tackles for a total of 118 tackles in the season. He also had 9 tackle for losses.
He reacts quickly to run or pass showing good field awareness. He is a striker who tackles through the body. He does a good job taking on first level blocks and getting off of them quickly to still make the play. Shows a sense of meanness and toughness seen in his skill set. He has the lower body strength to move the pile. He is also a wrestler for his high school.
Brian McSweeney Brian McSweeney 6’0″ | 190 lbs | LB Andover | 2024 State New E is 6’0″ 190 who was positioned at linebacker for his team this season. He played in 11 games during the 2022 season. He totaled 30 solo tackles and 78 assisted tackles for a total of 108 tackles in the season. He also had 6 tackle for losses.
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Raijon Pettway Raijon Pettway 5’11” | 225 lbs | RB Notre Dame Catholic | 2024 State New E is 5’11” 215lbs who was positioned as a linebacker for his team this season. He also was posioned at running back. He played in 10 games during the 2022 season. He totaled 75 solo tackles and 33 assisted tackles for a total of 108 tackles in the season.
(No defensive highlights are shown in his highlight film). He runs downhill with aggression and power behind his pads. He finishes runs with contact and doesn’t go down on first contact. Has the skill set to be a short yardage running back to get the tough yards. TWITTER
Aaron Borkowski Aaron Borkowski 6’0″ | 190 lbs | LB Southington H.S. Ct. | 2024 New E is 6’0″ 190lbs who was positioned at linebacker for his team this season. He played in 11 games during the 2022 season. He totaled 45 solo tackles and 71 assisted tackles for a total of 106 tackles in the season. He also had 9 tackle for losses. (No defensive highlights are shown in his highlight film). HUDL PROFILE
Landen Hardy Landen Hardy 5’9″ | 175 lbs | LB Franklin County Tech H.S. Ma. | 2024 New E is 5’10” 162lbs who was positioned at linebacker for his team this season. He played in 11 games during the 2022 season. He totaled 83 solo tackles and 34 assisted atckles for a total of 117 tackles in the season. He also had 4 tackle for losses.