2024 Rankings Risers: Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we prepare for our next Prep Redzone Rankings release, we wanted to preview a few of the top linebackers in the state in the class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406962' first='Easton' last='Baker'] || LB || 6'0 || 205 || Stansbury High School || 2024</strong><br>Bakers remains our top linebacker in the state after another sensational season for the Stallions. He loves the game and the physicality that comes with it. Baker flies from one spot on the field to the next, making play after play. As one of the state's fastest and hardest-hitting linebackers opposing running backs know they're in for a long game when they see #9 for the Stallions. Baker can make the type of hits that make his sideline go nuts and silence the other.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406966' first='Bo' last='Tate'] || LB || 6'0 || 190 || Corner Canyon High School || 2024</strong><br>Tate was terrific in 2022, and now that he's playing for the Chargers, he'll bring his elite skill set to one of the state's top defenses. He's the rare linebacker that can do it all. If asked, he can cover tight ends and lock down the middle of the field in the passing game. Tate is also a terrorizing presence off the edge. His speed and athleticism help him beat offensive linemen into the pocket routinely. Tate is also an elite tackler who can wrestle even the state's biggest backs to the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406961' first='Kash' last='Dillion'] || LB || 6'5 || 205 || Corner Canyon High School || 2024 </strong><br>Dillion is one of the best pass rushers in the state. His quick first step helps him get past offensive linemen time and time again. Dillion has a motor that won't stop until he's gotten the sack. He can win rushing inside or out. Dillion possesses exceptional bend and a bevy of pass-rush moves he throws at offensive linemen. He uses his hands incredibly well and has a powerful rip move. Dillion is also a dominant run defender who can set the edge play after play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406968' first='Peizge' last='Mailei'] || LB || 6'0 || 210 || Highland High School || 2024 </strong><br>Mailei can play anywhere in the front seven, but no matter where he lines up, he always finds his way to ball carriers quickly. He does a great job locating the ball and sniffs out play fakes quickly. Mailei can go through or around offensive linemen before making plays in the backfield. He can make tough tackles that few other linebackers in the state could. His sideline-to-sideline quickness is also impressive. Mailei can fill holes or shoot through gaps to shut down opposing offenses ground games all 48 minutes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->