2025 Linebacker Breakdowns
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This review will go into depth on 5 linebackers who did not receive any coverage or very little coverage during the season. The offseason review is now bringing attention to these prospects as they prepare for the upcoming season. Parker…
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Continue ReadingThis review will go into depth on 5 linebackers who did not receive any coverage or very little coverage during the season. The offseason review is now bringing attention to these prospects as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Parker Laughlin Parker Laughlin 6'0" | 175 lbs | LB A.L. Brown | 2025 NC – 6’0″ 175 (No. 11 LB, Watchlist), A.L. Brown HS. Parker displayed quickness to move past blockers, often unblocked to make stops behind the line of scrimmage. He displayed speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He displayed good lateral movement and good technique on tackles made in the open field. Parker will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Zion Burden – 6’0″ 215 (No. 12 LB, Watchlist), Mallard Creek HS. Zion displayed quickness to make contact with blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good lateral movement and good technique on tackles made in the open field. Zion will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Jordan Edgecomb Jordan Edgecomb 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Christ | 2025 NC – 6’1″ 205 (No. 13 LB, Watchlist), Christ School. Jordan displayed quickness to make contact with blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He finished the season with 65 total tackles, 13 which were for losses. Jordan had 8 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 5 deflections, and 7 hurries during the season. Jordan will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Malik Garrison Malik Garrison 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Mount Tabor | 2025 NC – 6’1″ 200 (No. 14 LB, Watchlist), Mt. Tabor HS. Malik displayed patience to let the play develop reacting quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed very good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to make stops. He finished the season with 30 total tackles, 1 which was for a loss. Malik finished the season with 28 solo tackles. He will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.
Cohen Kilgannon Cohen Kilgannon 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Cuthbertson | 2025 NC – 6’2″ 195 (No. 15 LB, Watchlist), Cuthbertson HS. Cohen displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to make stops. He displayed good lateral movement and good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the season with 54 total tackles, 8 which were for losses. Cohen will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.