PSR Showcase Coverage: Linebackers That Caught My Eye, Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our event coverage of Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ScoutNickP">Pennisi's</a>&nbsp;PSR Showcase continues. First we will review positional breakdowns of prospects that caught my eye at each position. These breakdowns are only from my subjective on-site observations. They do not take into consideration film, highlights, or anything else.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incase you missed any event coverage, here are the articles currently published related to the&nbsp;<a href="https://psrcombine.com/">PSR Showcase</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/scouts-notebook-immediate-reaction-to-the-psr-showcase/">Scouts Notebook: Immediate Reaction to the PSR Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/event-coverage-o-skills-physical-specimens-from-the-psr-combine/">Event Coverage: O-skills Physical Specimens from the PSR Combine</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/event-coverage-d-skills-physical-specimens-from-the-psr-combine/">Event Coverage: D-Skills Physical Specimens from the PSR Combine</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/event-coverage-o-line-physical-specimens-from-psr-big-showcase/">Event Coverage: O-Line Physical Specimens from PSR Big Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/event-coverage-d-line-physical-specimens-from-psr-big-showcase/">Event Coverage: D-Line Physical Specimens from PSR Big Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-d-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-i/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: D-linemen That Caught My Eye, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-d-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: D-linemen That Caught My Eye Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-coverage-linebackers-that-caught-my-eye-part-i/">PSR Showcase Coverage: Linebackers That Caught My Eye Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-coverage-linebackers-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Coverage: Linebackers That Caught My Eye, Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-coverage-defensive-backs-that-caught-my-eye-part-1/">PSR Showcase Coverage: Defensive Backs That Caught My Eye, Part 1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-d-backs-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: D-Backs That Caught My Eye, Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-event-coverage-tight-ends-that-caught-my-eye/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Tight Ends That Caught My Eye</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-event-coverage-running-backs-that-caught-my-eye/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Running Backs That Caught My Eye</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-event-coverage-wide-receivers-that-caught-my-eye/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Wide Receivers That Caught My Eye</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-receivers-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Receivers That Caught My Eye Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-event-coverage-o-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-i/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: O-linemen That Caught My Eye, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-o-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: O-linemen That Caught My Eye Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-quarterbacks-that-caught-my-eye/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Linebackers from the PSR Big Showcase</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["829389"],"_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":"Bailey, who reps the Saint Peter's Prep Pirates, stood out to me in all things run-related. He did a nice job pursuing the near-side leg to simulate a hawk tackle. Similarly, he performed well in agilities, possessing some of the best set of feet at the camp. He is able to change direction pretty fluidly. Put all that in to a pot, stir it up, and let it simmer. What do you get? A rising senior linebacker who does an outstanding job of taking the air out of plays by quickly squeezing down space in pursuit of the ball carrier.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6489f9d945625"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819163"],"_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":"Millville kid after Millville kid, I find myself identifying similar traits amongst each of them. All of these traits revolve around their elite athleticism. Linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='819163' first='Shermar' last='Collins'] is no exception. Collins moves very easily, particularly when he must change directions. Pass coverage also seemed like a strong suit of Collins' game, as he was able to easily get into his pass drop and mirror routes. Finally, Collins seems to have sure hands, nabbing just about any-and-everything he was able to get a finger on.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6489f9d945680"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["344156"],"_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":"In my mind Jerez was one the host facility's, Sayreville High School, standout. With great build for a high school linebacker, he did a great job in a number of facets throughout the afternoon. He was aggressive when simulating through run drills and seemed to get in-and-out of his breaks quickly. During competition, he was able to run stride-for-stride with most of his matchups, while also aggressively playing the ball when it was up for grabs.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6489f9d9456cf"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["829417"],"_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":"A Casey of Red Bank Catholic, McGonnell might have been the most aggressive linebacker in attendance. This aggression manifested in just about every aspect of his game. During run-game simulations and he flew up and attacked the running back. During indy I saw how he took charge, often being the first to take spins and go all-out in every agility station and drill he was a part of. The competition phase of the showcase was more of the same. McGonnell was aggressive at the line, being physical with his opponent from the snap and all throughout their route; as he was equally aggressive playing the ball or the receiver's hands, depending on the circumstance.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6489f9d945720"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["829418"],"_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":"McBride is the second Thunderbolt linebacker to make today's list. McBride has the size to play either in the middle stack or outside backer in the reigning Group IV Champion's 33 stack defense. What simply I liked most about McBride was that he played downhill at all times. As he did this, he absolutely eliminated and killed every bit of space for the ball carrier to find. By doing so, he suffocated every opportunity and thought of a cutback or bounce.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6489f9d94576c"} /-->