2025 Linebackers Flying Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Many players that have collegiate talent still find themselves off the radar for many programs. These 2025 linebackers have the talent to produce on the collegiate level in the future with their acquired play-making skills and the growth they are sure to show throughout the rest of their high school careers, they are set to be difference makers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='865680' first='Kevin' last='Ellis'] | Little Rock Parkview</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='865680' first='Kevin' last='Ellis'] is a budding star and a premier playmaker in the core of the Parkview Patriots defense. Ellis, standing at 5 foot 9 and weighing 180, is one of the more underrated, underappreciated recruits in the state, if not the nation. Ellis has all the tangibles with speed (4.6), strength, and versatility to line up wherever he is needed throughout the formation. From lining up man-to-man on the slot receiver or coming off the edge of the formation to make a quick play off a blitz this backer understands his assignments and how to get the job done. This defensive signal caller is an alpha presence and hits with conviction and elite closing speed on the outside to boot!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='721430' first='Jacob' last='McMullin'] | Heber Springs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not only is [player_tooltip player_id='721430' first='Jacob' last='McMullin'] raising eyebrows on the gridiron, but he is also a nationally ranked soccer player! On the football side of things, he is a speedy player who takes pristine angles to the ball carrier. McMullin (6-0, 215) is a very smart player and pairs his high IQ with physicality to make difficult solo plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='328727' first='Caleb' last='Turic'] | Pottsville</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='328727' first='Caleb' last='Turic'], (6-0, 160) has been enjoying collegiate visits and recruitment this offseason. He is a core piece for an Apache program that is no stranger to success on the gridiron and enjoyed a spring visit to Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas. His fundamentals overall are very impressive, Turic has perfected the art of the open field breakdown before making elite plays before ball carriers can use their agility to cause a missed tackle. What sets Turic apart is his block-shedding, pursuit, and non-stop motor that drives his defensive units intensity throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='739078' first='Peyton' last='Sellers'] | Hamburg</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='739078' first='Peyton' last='Sellers'] is a strong and skilled player who has a reputation for delivering punishing hits on the field. He is going to be an important piece of the Hamburg Lion's defense, he also has a reputation for making running backs nervous and with his presence. With his size (6-1, 215) and strength, it is difficult for blockers to stop and keep him neutralized. Sellers is a diamond in the rough located in south Arkansas who will look to open eyes with a successful 2023 campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->