Texas Linebacker/EDGE Talk (5/17/23)
There are some great linebackers that are coming out of the state of Texas. Whenever I want to find some of the best gems at linebacker, I always contact Donnie Baggs or Carlos Whitmire. Those two guys are some of…
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Continue ReadingThere are some great linebackers that are coming out of the state of Texas. Whenever I want to find some of the best gems at linebacker, I always contact Donnie Baggs or Carlos Whitmire. Those two guys are some of the best LB trainers in the nation. Let’s take a look at a few guys that I didn’t know about before today.
Sam Mattingly, Magnolia West, 2024
Mattingly knows how to find the football. Last season he had 116 tackles. You can see that he is trained up very well. He is a ball hawk that packs a mean punch when he comes to make a tackle. Mattingly also knows how to be efficient when his number is called for a blitz. He had 7 sacks last season.
Micheal Sylvalie, Clear Springs, 2024
Sylvalie has been on fire picking up offers. This young man is a very vicious players. He is tenacious with his hands and when he makes tackles. Sylvalie is a player that has a very high motor. He is the guy that makes a tackle ten yards down the field, as well as forcing a fumble. I expect to see a lot more offers coming his way. He picked up Memphis and Arkansas State in the same day.
Lekell McGowan, EDGE, 2024
McGowan plays the game with on edge. It’s like he is mad every play. If your tackle isn’t ready to protect their quarterback, they need to sit out when you face him. McGowan has some good hands when he comes from the edge. McGowan is a guy that can play in a three point stance as well as on two feet. Keep up with him.
Tatum Evans Tatum Evans 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Grapevine | 2026 State TX , Grapevine, 2026
Tatum Evans Tatum Evans 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Grapevine | 2026 State TX is a guy that I think will have a breakout season this year. He has some nice size and is being trained by Donnie Baggs. Evans has a high ceiling to rise to. I truly think he is going to get there. Evans has some quick hands with very decent speed. He is a 4.69 40 yard dash guy. That is a lot to work with at the edge/OLB. He is a guy to know.