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Class of 2025 Top Ranked “Linebackers” In Massachusetts?

Class of 2025 Top Ranked “Linebackers” In Massachusetts?
Roger Silva
Roger Silva April 28, 2023 @ 03:14 PM
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Vincent Busa
Vincent Busa 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB | 2025
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Kyle Pickering
Kyle Pickering 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB/ATH | 2025
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Elijah Prophete
Elijah Prophete 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB | 2025
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Avi Redman
Avi Redman 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New updated rankings for the class of 2025 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly Top ranked recruits we have identified as "Linebackers" and who are balling in Massachusetts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["383760"],"_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='383760' first='Avi' last='Redman']  He is ranked as the #1 class of 2025 “Linebacker” in Massachusetts and also the # 6 ranked “Linebacker” in the New England.  He attends The Rivers School in Massachusetts.rnrnHis instincts are solid. He reads and reacts quickly to pass or run. He tackles through the body with force. He can move the pile.  On offense he uses good vision to find the running lanes on interior runs.  Runs with power and finishes his runs.   He is an all around physical player.rnrnHe has received many 2023 summer college camp invites and should attract college interest after summer camp season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644bca520dfc8"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/avredman25/status/1598744602160267278?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/avredman25/status/1598744602160267278?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["385294"],"_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":"He is ranked as the #2 class of 2025 “Linebacker” in Massachusetts and also the # 7 ranked “Linebacker” in the New England.  He attends Springfield Central in Massachusetts.rnrnHe can read and react quickly.  His strength at POA is of higher level and he can be seen easily moving the pile.  He has good balance and ankle flexibility seen his his skills. Displays a good burst. His main trait is his strength and leverage when he is in attack mode.  Reacts and can drop into coverage instinctively.  Has good speed and quickness visible.rnrnHe has visited with Dartmouth, Harvard, Umass and Boston College so far and have appeared to have sparked interest.  He says Columbia is also interested but he hasn't had an opportunity to visit the school yet.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644bca520e066"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JackCasey55/status/1641100388546801664?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/JackCasey55/status/1641100388546801664?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16505220/638e0737d4684809bcdb945b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644c26c7d2fe1"} /--> <!-- 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":["404215"],"_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":"He is ranked as the #3 class of 2025 “Linebacker” in Massachusetts and also the # 10 ranked “Linebacker” in the New England.  He attends Springfield Central in Massachusetts.rnrnHas very good size. He uses a bull rush technique with good leverage to push 1st level blockers backwards. He maintains his gap responsibility and doesn't hesitate when he reads run. Has time to incorporate more flexibility and speed into his skill set that will help his overall recruitment interest. His overall lower body strength stands out.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644bca520e0e7"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/THEKPERA/status/1599435934176403456?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/THEKPERA/status/1599435934176403456?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":["385436"],"_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":"He is ranked as the #4 class of 2025 “Linebacker” in Massachusetts and also the # 11 ranked “Linebacker” in the New England.  He attends Taunton High School in Massachusetts.rnrnHe has very good field awareness.  He fills nicely and maintains his gap by taking on 1st level blockers and shedding quickly. Has a athletic frame with lean muscle.  His speed and quickness pop on film.   Lateral movement is solid with excellent sideline to sideline game speed.  He is aggressive and physical.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644bca520e161"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/eli__humble1/status/1600905041879175168?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/eli__humble1/status/1600905041879175168?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":["404214"],"_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":"He is ranked as the #5 class of 2025 “Linebacker” in Massachusetts and also the # 13 ranked “Linebacker” in the New England.  He attends Xaverian Bros High School in Massachusetts.rnrnSeen as a vicious tackler and strikes through the body.  He can cover. He reads quickly and moves out of his stance with obvious speed. He can fire downhill. He is strong enough to hold gap integrity. He is able to continue on a play after engaging and shedding a block or even multiple blocks. He shows a natural athletic ability.rnrnHe has no college interest yet. he will likely see his interest spark after summer college camp season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644bca520e1da"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/vincent_busa/status/1596570737174642688?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/vincent_busa/status/1596570737174642688?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator -->

New updated rankings for the class of 2025 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly Top ranked recruits we have identified as "Linebackers" and who are balling in Massachusetts

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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 225
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Kyle Pickering

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WEIGHT 200
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Springfield Central
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Elijah Prophete

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