5 Linebackers that Deserve More Recognition #TN2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The #TN2024 LB class is filled with a ton of talent from top to bottom. While the senior class is stacked at the top there is still a lot of prospects flying under the radar. After watching the film, I've found 5 guys that need more credit in this class.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["306265"],"_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='306265' first='Eli' last='Myers'] is a very instinctive and athletic LB out of Collierville. He shows a good key and diagnose of run concepts with active feet and eyes. Against the run, Myers is disciplined and shows good block avoidance. Scrappy LB with good play speed to get to his spots and uses his hands well to keep himself clean. Watching the film, he is a consistent tackler and takes good angles to the point of attack. Overall, has a great feel of when to shoot gaps and is a play maker in the backfield.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["372301"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='372301' first='Landon' last='Feggins'] is an ultra instinctive linebacker versus all types of run concepts. He feels flow, staying square and disciplined knowing how to stack and track. Good COD and laterally agility when scraping off blocks. Feggins is opportunistic and will take his chance to shoots gaps when they open up. Love the ability to work through trash and he will stay square with a good base. Against the pass, he understands how to leverage route concepts and takeaway throwing lanes when spot dropping in underneath zone. His ball skills standout watching the tape.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["510637"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Antione Keefer Jr is a terrific athlete and excels in space. High effort stands out watching his film and has some excellent hustle plays from all over the field. Best fit playing the weakside linebacker position. Keefer Jr is at his best in pursuit sing his very good play speed and competitive toughness to get involved. He is a consistent open field tackler and takes good angles to the ball carrier.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["286596"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='286596' first='Gavin' last='Helton'] is a solid linebacker with the versatility to play edge and off-ball. Good athleticism for Helton showing burst and flexibility to flatten to the QB. He shows willingness to set the edge and get physical to constrict the run lanes. Watching the film, he is a downhill player and is aggressive taking on blocks and shooting gaps. As a pass rusher, Helton showcases some bend and can win with speed to power.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["362093"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='362093' first='Cooper' last='Cameron'] plays like a traditional Mike linebacker and gets downhill very quickly off the snap. His aggressiveness pops when watching the film and he makes blockers and ball carriers pay for lining up across from him. Shows good hand usage to stack and shed. As a blitzer, Cameron shows a good instinctive feel to find a path to the QB. Against the pass, he shows solid underneath zone awareness to takeaway throwing lanes. Overall, he loves to run through the opponent with good play strength and toughness.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649b0a79c8e5a"} /-->