2024 Linebacker Breakdowns
In this article:
The player rankings were updated last week. The review covers five of the linebackers in a talent-rich group that are preparing for their final season of high school football. The linebackers had solid performances throughout last season. Matthew Smith Matthew…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe player rankings were updated last week. The review covers five of the linebackers in a talent-rich group that are preparing for their final season of high school football. The linebackers had solid performances throughout last season.
Matthew Smith Matthew Smith 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Hillside | 2024 State NC – 6’2″ 200 (No. 16 LB, No. 124 Overall), Hillside HS. Matthew displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to make stops. He finished last season with 65 total tackles, 30 which were solo tackles and 3 tackles for losses. Matthew has received several D1 offers during the offseason. He is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.
Tyler Carlson Tyler Carlson 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Leesville Road | 2024 State NC – 6’3″ 220 (No. 17 LB, No. 125 Overall), Leesville Road HS. Tyler displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished last season with 70 total tackles, 38 which were solo tackles and 19 tackles for losses. Tyler received a D1 offer during the offseason. He is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.
Tyquan Rankin Tyquan Rankin 5'9" | 210 lbs | LB Butler | 2024 State NC – 5’10” 210 (No. 18 LB, No. 126 Overall), Butler HS. Tyquan displayed patience to let the play develop before exploding to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed very good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished last season with 134 total tackles, 39 which were solo tackles and 38 tackles for losses. Tyquan received a D2 offer during the offseason. He is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.
Aidan Pounds Aidan Pounds 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB Rolesville | 2024 State NC – 5’10” 205 (No. 19 LB, No. 127 Overall), Rolesville HS. Aidan displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to make stops. He finished last season with 74 total tackles, 39 which were solo tackles and 4 tackles for losses. Aidan received a D3 offer during the offseason. He is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.
Gage Tremaine Gage Tremaine 5'9" | 190 lbs | LB Cleveland | 2024 State NC – 5’9″ 190 (No. 20 LB, No. 128 Overall), Cleveland HS. Gage displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to make stops. He finished last season with 102 total tackles and 19 tackles for losses. Gage received D3 offers during the offseason. He is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.