July Update 2024 Linebackers to Watch in 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Arkansas has recently updated the prospect rankings. In this article, we are going to give you some linebackers to watch out for this season. The linebacker position group is one of the most talented in the state of Arkansas. Several linebacker prospects have the potential to see playing time on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='819089' first='Wyatt' last='Simmons']-Harding Academy-6'3” 215-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One prospect that has exploded from a recruiting perspective is Harding Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='819089' first='Wyatt' last='Simmons']. Simmons has racked up 19 scholarship offers and has set the stage for a strong senior season. Last season, Simmons had a strong year amassing 84 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and six sacks. He defeats blocks well and uses his impressive speed to get into the offensive backfield. Simmons is a linebacker that will see plenty of playing time at the next level in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149579' first='Dax' last='Goff']-Booneville-6'1” 215-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most versatile prospects on the defensive side of the ball. Goff has a good speed and power mix which allows him to fend off blocks. He sees playing time on both sides of the ball for the Bearcats. Goff has a high motor, and he always seems to be around the ball carrier. Goff has committed to play at Harding University in 2024. Goff has the potential for another monster season on both sides of the ball for the Bearcats this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='352887' first='Derrick' last='Murdock']-Little Rock Southwest-6'0” 190-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='352887' first='Derrick' last='Murdock'] is a linebacker that terrorizes opposing quarterbacks. Murdock explodes into the opposing offensive backfield, and he forces the offensive line to adjust to him. Last season, Murdock led the state in quarterback sacks. I expect similar results this upcoming season for the talented Southwest linebacker. He has flown under the radar, but he is a linebacker with the potential to play on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280305' first='Brian' last='Huff']-Valley View-6'3” 210-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few seasons, [player_tooltip player_id='280305' first='Brian' last='Huff'] has been all over the field for Valley View. Huff swarms to the ball and has no problems in bringing down the ball carrier. He had an impressive season in 2022. Huff amassed 92 tackles in 2022. The Valley View linebacker committed to the Missouri Tigers earlier in the week. He is a linebacker with the talent to see snaps over the next few years for the Tigers. Huff is setting the stage for a strong senior season this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149606' first='Chandler' last='Laurent']-Pine Bluff-5'7” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='149606' first='Chandler' last='Laurent'] does an excellent job of using his speed to get to the ball carrier. He gets into the offensive backfield in impressive fashion and completely disrupts the opponent's rushing attack. Meanwhile, Laurent does not have problems dropping back into coverage. The Pine Bluff Zebras always have a talented roster, and this season does not appear to be any different. Laurent has the potential for a strong 2023 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='584195' first='Ian' last='Dietz']-Joe T. Robinson-6'4” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='584195' first='Ian' last='Dietz'] is a linebacker that has the potential to explode this season. He does a great job of reading the play and reacting to the play. Dietz is always around the ball carrier and does not miss tackles. He has the speed to disrupt the rushing game. Meanwhile, he does not have a bit of trouble dropping back into pass coverage. The Robinson linebacker is a prospect that has the potential to have a huge season this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->