2024: Physical Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These linebackers can provide the big hits that get their defenses hyped and swing the game's momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532683' first='Brigham' last='Morrison'] || LB || 6'0 || 180 || Bountiful High School || 2024</strong><br>Morrison is a strong blitzer who does a good job disguising his rushes. He's also a strong tackler who does a great job wrapping up. Morrison takes good angles when approaching ball carriers and excels at avoiding offensive linemen before making tackles for loss. In addition, he fearlessly fills holes and can stop running backs in their tracks on first contact. Morrison is exceptional in coverage, where he can check pass catchers in coverage or hold down the middle of the field in zone. The Red Hawks versatile linebacker will be making plays all over the field again in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681346' first='Ephraim' last='Asiata'] || LB || 6'2 || 205 || Hunter High School || 2024</strong><br>Asiata is one of the state's top pass rushers. He has a bevy of moves he uses to beat offensive linemen and take down quarterbacks. His bend is elite, and his first step is lighting quick. Asiata does a great job recognizing when offensive linemen are leaning too far forward and will hit them with a devastating push-pull move. He can beat offensive linemen with inside and outside moves or go right through them with a tenacious bull rush. Asiata also does a great job setting the edge and can single-handedly shut down opposing offenses ground game with tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532700' first='Mason' last='Jeppsen'] || LB || 6'0 || 180 ||Box Elder High School || 2024</strong><br>Jeppesen possesses elite sideline-to-sideline speed that allows him to make plays in the front seven all four quarters. He has a high football IQ and quickly reads and reacts to what is happening in front of him. Jeppsen does a great job shooting through gaps and can slow offenses rushing attacks with big hits. He does a good job avoiding blockers and is a strong tackler. Jeppsen is also a good blitzer who uses his speed to break into the backfield quickly. He can drop back in coverage and hold down the middle of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='491876' first='Weston' last='Olsen'] || LB || 6'0 || 195 || Olympus High School || 2024 </strong><br>Olsen was outstanding for Olympus in 2022. His ability to stop the run and defend the pass at a high level made the Titans defense tough to move the ball on. Olson quickly reads and reacts to what's happening in front of him and does a good job taking on blockers to free up his teammates. He can also shoot through gaps and drag down running backs to wreak havoc behind the line of scrimmage. In addition, Olson is exceptional in coverage, where he files around the middle of the field, deflecting and picking off passes. He's always hustling to the ball and will no doubt create more monumental turnovers this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->