2024 Show Stoppers: Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These linebackers can make clutch tackles and lock down the middle of the field against offenses in passing games.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681352' first='Maximos' last='Edwards'] || LB || 6'0 || 190 || American Fork High School || 2024 </strong><br>Edwards shines in coverage. He does a great job sticking with receivers and tight ends over the middle of the field or on the outside. Edwards can play zone or man coverage, where his quick hips and feet help him keep up with pass catchers for four quarters. He does a good job reading quarterback's eyes and flies across the field to chase down plays from behind. Edwards is a good blitzer who disguises his rushes well. He does a good job playing the ball in the air and does a good job batting passes away at just the right time. Edwards also has receiver-like hands, which help him pick off passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681349' first='Zeryan' last='Talo'] || LB || 5'11 || 195 || Kearns High School || 2024</strong><br>Talo is a force to be reckoned with on the edge. He's a tenacious pass rusher with good bend. Talo has elite quickness, and his quick first step helps him gain an advantage against opposing offensive linemen. He's a skilled hand fighter who does a good job getting into offensive tackle's chest. Talo also does a good job setting the edge and moves well laterally. He's a physical tackler who does an excellent job disengaging from offensive linemen before taking down ball carriers. Talo can win rushing against interior offensive lineman or on the edge with his elite combination of athleticism and strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681351' first='Charlie' last='Coats'] || LB || 5'11 || 215 || Woods Cross High School || 2024 </strong><br>Coats is an elite run-stuffing backer. His sideline-to-sideline quickness helps him contain running backs. Coats quickly reads and reacts to what an offense is trying to do and has a high Football IQ. He takes good angles when closing in on running backs and does a good job wrapping up. Coats also excels at avoiding blockers and can shoot through gaps to make tackles in the backfield. He does a good job making sure his defensive linemen are aligned correctly and does a good job leading the defense. Coats is also a special teams ace, where his elite linebacker skills help him hunt down returns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681353' first='Tyson' last='Eggett'] || LB || 6'3 || 225 || American Fork High School || 2024 </strong><br>Some players always seem to be around the ball, making the big plays in the big moments. Eggett is one of those guys who made game-changing stops and plays for the Cavemen game after game. His closing speed is elite, and he never takes a rep off. Eggett always flies to the ball and will help push piles back when they form around ball carriers. He fearlessly fills holes and takes down running backs as soon as he collides with them. Eggett is willing to take on blockers to free up his teammates to make plays, but he can also use his speed to get past them before bringing down running backs for big plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->