FILM REVIEW: 2024 MASSACHUSETTS TOP RANKED LINEBACKERS…

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the top five class of 2024 Massachusetts ranked linebackers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["678894"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='678894' first='Joel' last='Mireles']  He is ranked as the #1 linebacker in Massachusetts and the 4th ranked linebacker in New England. He attends Brooks School in Massachusetts.rnrnHas above average reactionary skills.  Plays downhill and fills the gap nicely.  He is strong enough to hold gap integrity. Has excellent quickness and speed when pursuing the ball carrier. Has very good strength and power at the point of attack. He can bend and has good ankle flexibility. He can engage and shed blocks quickly with the ability to make plays while still engaged.rnrnHas a Div 1 offer from University of Georgetown. Should see additional interest spring 2023.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640e5ed07eede"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/joelmireles_1/status/1601016514395901952?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/joelmireles_1/status/1601016514395901952?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384362"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='384362' first='Aidan' last='Cole']  He is ranked as the #2 linebacker in Massachusetts and the 6th ranked linebacker in New England. He attends Milton Academy in Massachusetts.rnrnHe has a very good frame for the position.  Plays physical and with fast reaction to both run and pass. He doesn't hesitate or over pursue when targeting the ball carrier.  Has the flexibility to recover if he does over pursue. He gets his pad level below the waist line when tackling.rnrnShould see college interest spring 2023 with summer camp invites to follow.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640e5ed07ef39"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AidanCole2024/status/1596916691908591616?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AidanCole2024/status/1596916691908591616?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384293"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='384293' first='Thomas' last='Kubera']  He is ranked as the #3 linebacker in Massachusetts and the 7th ranked linebacker in New England. He attends Boston College High School in Massachusetts.rnrnHe is another large frame linebacker with good physical presence. He reacts quicky with no hesitation and power to ball carrier. Has good gap integrity.   He disguises and times his blitzes well. His angle pursuits are solid and he knows how to finish the play with pure aggression. Shows god game speed in his lateral movements sideline to sideline.rnrnHe has seen recent interest from Trinity College (Jr. day Invite) and will see additional college interest begin to increase during the April Evaluation period.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f30743ffc3"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KuberaThomas/status/1599964062128947200?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KuberaThomas/status/1599964062128947200?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384269"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='384269' first='Will' last='Claude']  He is ranked as the #4 linebacker in Massachusetts and the 9th ranked linebacker in New England. He attends Catholic Memorial in Massachusetts.rnrnQuickness with speed pops. Knows how to time his blitzes well. Plays hungry and wants to be disruptive each play. Gets down low when he tackles and strikes through the ball carrier. His burst in run defense toward ball carrier is impressive along with his closing speed being fluid while showing good flexibility in his frame. Seen as a defensive playmaker with powerful and aggressive tackling abilities.rnrnHe has recently visited Harvard and looks to get back for another visit this summer.  He will likely have a series of college coaches coming in for an eye test during the spring April 2023 evaluation period.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f307440099"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WillClaude24/status/1604620735099666436?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WillClaude24/status/1604620735099666436?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["380959"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='380959' first='Owen' last='Howlett']  He is ranked as the #5 linebacker in Massachusetts and the 10th ranked linebacker in New England. He attends Milton Academy in Massachusetts.rnrnHis 1st clip in his 2022 highlight film, shows his ability to engage and shed blocks along with his ability to  make plays while still engaged. Plays fast and with nop hesitation to take on the ball carrier.  In fact, he loves to use a nice secure wrap and roll technique when tackling. Does a good job dropping in zone coverages.  Plays with obvious toughness and consistent motor.rnrnHe will have a very busy April 2023 spring evaluation period. By the ned, he will have a good feel for what level of college play is interested in his skill set.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f5a98a0121"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/owenhowlett44/status/1593682564392402948?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/owenhowlett44/status/1593682564392402948?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->