2025 Lone Star State Linebackers to Watch
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Over the years, the linebacker position has started to receiver much more time in the spotlight. The linebacker position is one of the most important on the field. Meanwhile, the versatility of the players at the linebacker position continues to…
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Continue ReadingOver the years, the linebacker position has started to receiver much more time in the spotlight. The linebacker position is one of the most important on the field. Meanwhile, the versatility of the players at the linebacker position continues to stand out. In today’s article, we are going to look at some 2025 prospects to pay attention to this season at the linebacker position.
Parker Meese Parker Meese 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB IMG Academy | 2025 State TX -Dallas Episcopal-6’2” 225-Pounds
Parker Meese Parker Meese 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB IMG Academy | 2025 State TX has excellent size at the linebacker spot. He pursues the ball carrier well and has no trouble making the tackle. Meese uses his speed well and does a great job of getting into the opposing offensive backfield quickly. He is a versatile prospect that could see time as an edge rusher or as a linebacker. The versatility that he has can have him put anywhere on the field. As of this writing, Meese has 28 scholarship offers and will likely earn more over the next few months. He is a prospect to watch out for this season.
Kelvion Riggins Kelvion Riggins 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Forney | 2025 State TX -South Oak Cliff-6’0” 200-Pounds
Kelvion Riggins Kelvion Riggins 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Forney | 2025 State TX has an impressive set of pass rushing moves that cause plenty of headaches for opposing offensive linemen. Meanwhile, he has the speed to drop back into coverage and cover a tight end or running back out of the backfield. Riggins is a sure tackler and does a great job of wrapping up the ball carrier. He is a prospect that can see time at both the linebacker and edge rusher positions. Riggins is another prospect that will see playing time on Saturdays in the future.
Trent Spence Trent Spence 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Klein Forest | 2025 State TX -Klein Forest-6’3” 210-Pounds
The state of Texas is blessed with plenty of talented linebackers that can move down and play the edge rush position. Trent Spence Trent Spence 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Klein Forest | 2025 State TX fits that description perfectly. Spence has excellent speed and attacks the opposing offensive backfield quickly. He is impressive pursuing and hauling down the ball carrier. Spence is a linebacker that can drop back into coverage and cover running backs and tight ends running pass patterns. The Klein Forest linebacker is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.
Samuel James Samuel James 6'1" | 230 lbs | LB Legacy Houston | 2025 State TX -Duncanville-6’1” 230-Pounds
The Duncanville prospect is a linebacker that uses his size well. He does an excellent job of mixing his speed and power. James is impressive at wrapping up the opposing ball carrier and making the tackle. He has performed well in numerous camps over the past few months and is going to be a player to watch out for this upcoming season. James is going to have the opportunity to turn plenty of heads this season. I expect plenty of college scouts to follow him closely over the next few months.
Jonathan Cunningham Jonathan Cunningham 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB North Crowley | 2025 State TX -North Crowley-6’3” 190-Pounds
Jonathan Cunningham Jonathan Cunningham 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB North Crowley | 2025 State TX is an extremely athletic linebacker out of North Crowley. He does a great job of pursuing and bringing down the ball carrier. He is an explosive prospect that is starting to open plenty of eyes. Cunningham does an excellent job of getting into the offensive backfield and pressuring the quarterback. The North Crowley linebacker is going to be a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season. He has the potential to make some big plays this season.