Final 2023 Prep Redzone Arkansas Linebacker Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The linebacker position grouping in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2023 is one of the most productive ones. We are to spotlight some of the linebackers that had strong 2022 football seasons. Many of the players we profile today are going to be seeing playing time on Saturdays in the future. Let's take one last look at this talented group of players that helped light up Friday nights over the past few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='220842' first='Cooper' last='Gardenhire']-Farmington-5'11” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='220842' first='Cooper' last='Gardenhire'] is a prospect that improved every time he stepped foot on the football field. He is a linebacker that has a nose to the football and is always in a position to make the tackle. Gardenhire uses his quickness to disengage from blocks and he does and impressive job of getting into the backfield. Gardenhire does a good job of being able to drop back into coverage and cover the backs out of the backfield. Congratulations are in order for the Farmington linebacker that signed a letter of intent to play for Delta State over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='173557' first='Max' last='Wilson']-Arkadelphia-6'2” 250-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='173557' first='Max' last='Wilson'] is one of the most versatile prospects on the defensive side of the ball in the class of 2023. Over the past few seasons, Wilson has played the linebacker and edge rusher spots for Arkadelphia. Wilson does a great job of pressuring the quarterback and if he cannot get into the backfield he makes sure to gets hands up to deflect the pass. Meanwhile, Wilson does an impressive job of pursuing the ball carrier and bringing down the ball carrier. Congratulations go out to [player_tooltip player_id='173557' first='Max' last='Wilson']&nbsp; on signing with Henderson State. He is a prospect with the potential to see plenty of playing time in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quincy Rhodes Jr.-North Little Rock-6'5” 250-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quincy Rhodes Jr. is a player that saw time at multiple positions during his high school career. He is a prospect on the defensive side of the ball that uses his mix of speed and strength to destroy the offensive backfield. From the edge rusher spot as well as the linebacker spot, Rhodes Jr. has been a player that does a great job of pressuring the quarterback. He has the potential to see playing time on Saturdays in the future. The Arkansas Razorbacks did a great job of recruiting Rhodes Jr. and he has a chance to make an impact in Fayetteville in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kyrone Sims Jr.-Watson Chapel-6'1” 230-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The linebacker is a talented one as well as a deep one in the state of Arkansas. Sims Jr. is a versatile player on the defensive side of the ball. Sims Jr. uses his speed extremely well to pressure the quarterback. He has the power to defeat blocks, using his strength as well as his speed. Over the past few seasons, Sims Jr. has displayed the ability to drop back into pass coverage. Sims Jr. is part of the talented recruiting class that Arkansas Tech landed this recruiting season. Congratulations go out to Kyrone Sims Jr. on signing a letter of intent with Arkansas Tech.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='138880' first='Caden' last='Mimms']-Cabot-6'3” 220-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatility is an accurate description when it comes to describing [player_tooltip player_id='138880' first='Caden' last='Mimms']. The Cabot linebacker is never caught out of position. Mimms does a great job of reading the play and exploding to the ball carrier. He has the speeded needed to drop back into coverage and disrupt the passing game. Mimms has the versatility to play the inside or outside linebacker position and he has the potential to see the field on Saturdays for Ouachita Baptist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->