Linebackers Expected to See Their Stock Rise this Off-season
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We saw a lot of good play from linebackers this year. I did not want to break this down into classes because I know so many studs who need to be mentioned at once. The linebacker position is one of…
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Continue ReadingWe saw a lot of good play from linebackers this year. I did not want to break this down into classes because I know so many studs who need to be mentioned at once. The linebacker position is one of my favorites on the defensive side of the ball. I love to watch film, and see if a guy is a guy reader, attacker and leader. Let’s check out some of the guys I think will do their thing this off-season.
Tristan Jernigan Tristan Jernigan 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Tupelo | 2024 State MS , Tupelo, 2024
Tristan Jernigan Tristan Jernigan 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Tupelo | 2024 State MS is a very aggressive lineback that loves to come up and make big hits. Jernigan knows how to read. He knows his keys, and he attacks the ball very well. He is a guy that pumps his defense us. Jernigan keeps his guys going on the field. He is always in the right position to make a play. This off-season you will see him working on getting his body together to be dominant next season. I think that he is a power five prospect. He has the size and speed to make it on that level. He is a guy that I am going to be sure to keep up with this offseason.
Kendon Sanders Kendon Sanders 5'9" | 200 lbs | LB Louisville | 2024 State MS , Louisville, 2024
Kendon Sanders Kendon Sanders 5'9" | 200 lbs | LB Louisville | 2024 State MS is a real dog, and he just won MVP for the MHSAA 4A State Championship. This kid is a stud who knows how to play his position. He knows how to clog holes, and make big hits. Sanders also sees himself go to the offensive side of the football when his team gets in their goal line offense. He is a straight stud that has a lot of power. I would love to see him gain a few more inches in height. He can’t control that, but it will definitely help his stock rise. Sanders has talent with the heart to compete with anyone. He is a guy that is always around the football. He needs to hit as many camps as he can this summer.
Jermar McCarter, Starkville, 2024
McCarter is a guy I was able to start paying attention to during their game vs Grenada. This guy was all over the field making plays. He is a general that knows how to make it happen on the field. He is an outside linebacker prospect that can get out, and cover when he needs to. McCarter has great size standing at 6-foot-2, 190-pounds. He is a great prospect for college coaches to start looking into. He plays the game with a lot of energy, and he always has a very high motor. This guy is an aggressive linebacker that opposing coaches do not want having open shots on their running backs. He is a guy that I will be keeping my eyes on this off-season. I think he will see himself start to get a lot of offers.
Jahmani Washington Jahmani Washington 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Grenada | 2025 State MS , Grenada, 2025
Washington is a kid we saw make a lot of plays for this Grenada defense. He is going to be a big name as these next two seasons go on. He is a big kid that will continue to grow. Grenada has been known to produce some great talent on defense. He will be added to that number. He knows how to read, and he is also very good in coverage. I love watching him play the game. Washington will become a power five prospect. I think he is already one, but he needs to get his name on the radar. The more he attends camps, the more coaches can see the caliber of player he is. One of the best things that stands out about his game is the way he plays in coverage. There aren’t many players that can cover the way he can. He is a guy that is going to make a lot of noise this off-season.