Who Are Some Of The Under Rated Hardest Hitters In 2024?
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Taking a look at some under the radar linebackers that play with some authority. Holden Wright CO #58 ATH #6 HEIGHT 6'3" WEIGHT 225 POS ATH CLASS 2024 View Profile Holden Wright Instagram Twitter State: Colorado School: Palmer Ridge Wright…
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Continue ReadingTaking a look at some under the radar linebackers that play with some authority.
Wright is listed as a safety but plays down in the box often and can fly around the football field making plays. He can use his speed to blitz off the edge and make a tackle in the backfield or pressuring the QB. He is aggressive when taking on blocks and trying to shed with purpose, getting back into the play to make a tackle. He is constantly showing good vision being able to find a gap, hitting the gap with speed and not allowing the ball carrier to gain any additional yards after contact.
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Easterly is a player that has good vision, being able to read and react to his keys. He comes downhill and fills his gap with speed and shows good feet being able to scrape overtop when the play spills to the outside. He is an aggressive player that is able to jar the ball loose at times, punching the ball out and creating a short fields for his team. He is also able to drop back into coverage and rally to the receiver bring him down quickly not allowing extra yardage.
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LeBlanc is a backer that will come down hill and will force the lineman back, shedding the block and getting in on the play. He is physical at the point of attack and will drive his legs to bring the ball carrier down and not let them get away. He will lay a pop on a running back in the hole and doesn’t give up ground to linemen either. He is a good special teams player that brings toughness for the Mustangs. Will be a player to see how his stock rises at the start of the season.
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Cusick is a player that plays with quickness and flies down to make a play at the line of scrimmage. He will stop a running back in their tracks and brings them down quickly. He is able to read and recognize the play, making a quick burst and attack the ball carrier. He uses his hands well when shedding blocks and gets extension with his strength, being able to see where the ball is going, ripping through and rallying to the ball for little to no gains.
Hughes is a player that plays like his hair is on fire and brings that tenacity whenever he is on the field. He will come up and lay a big hit on the ball carrier and will leave them not wanting to get up. He is a smart player that is able to read his keys and make a decision quickly, playing fast and with physicality. The way he is able to play free and fast is what jumps out the most because he doesn’t hesitate he just goes at 100mph and wants to make contact with the ball carrier. Will be a player to watch as his stock will rise if he continues to play at this level.