Five 2025 LBs on the Verge of a Breakout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For those new to the Prep Redzone Colorado scene and interested in a subscription, use code <strong>WESLEY30</strong> for 30% off your first subscription!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With offseason work picking up for the players returning for another high school season in the fall, now is the perfect time to note some of the top players to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will list five linebackers from the class of 2025 who are on the verge of having a breakout junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["232179"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eVillarreal is a player who is familiar with being under the spotlight. His second year as a varsity role player has put him on a path toward becoming one of the more prominent prospects in his class. He is the epitome of what teams expect from a leader, physically and mentally. His ability to read and react shows his physicality and overall understanding of the game. 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