Northern California Senior Spotlight: Elite Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>With the entire state loaded with second level defenders, who are some rising Senior linebackers across Northern California that are flying a bit under the radar and who should have huge 2023 seasons? </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":883767,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Maxx Ellermeyer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Truckee","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649c8a95f2f34"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellermeyer is one of the more under-recruited defensive players across Northern California and has put together a great high school career for one of the better small school teams in the state. A true outside backer with length, range and pass rush abilities off the edge, he has elite speed, closing abilities and excels at covering in space and triggering to make tackles behind the LOS. He is a downhill player that flows to the ball, can run through blockers and weave through traffic while knifing into the backfield consistently. Due to his athleticism, natural nose for the ball and speed in the open field/cover abilities, he is a no brainer next level kid that can help a college roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["584926"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649c8a95f2f9d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Molloy is a very physical throwback thumper inside that is violent in the box, plays downhill and started both ways for one of the top programs in Northern California. Playing both mike backer and tight end, he projects as a defender at the next level and should continue to draw college interest. He has impressed at multiple camps he has been at this off-season, and is a well put together kid with a strong build and big frame that could also potentially pack on more weight and put his hand in the dirt as well. Look for Molloy to be one of the top players in the loaded SFL in 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["115439"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649c8a95f2fe7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Felder is one of the top defenders in the loaded central valley, and picked up an early offer from Campbell University. He is another true inside backer with size, strength and moves well for his size in space while flashing some cover abilities. In the box, he is a high IQ kid that is always around the football and explodes through contact at the POA while showing solid lateral movement abilities and can get through traffic and into the backfield quickly with both finesse and power. He is a FCS caliber kid and after putting together what should be a monster Senior season for Washington Union, he should find himself with more opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->