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Sure Tackler’s” to keep an eye on Part II

Sure Tackler’s” to keep an eye on Part II
CJ Marable
CJ Marable July 22, 2023 @ 09:59 PM
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Cayden Adkins
Cayden Adkins 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB | 2025
AL
Yusuf Clark
Yusuf Clark 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB | 2025
AL
Zion Grady
Zion Grady 6'4" | 235 lbs | EDGE | 2025
AL
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Talton Thomas

Talton Thomas

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS LB
CLASS 2025

Talton Thomas

School: Homewood High School
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Edwin King

Edwin King

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS LB
CLASS 2025

Edwin King

School: Faith Academy
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Yusuf Clark

Yusuf Clark

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LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Clark LB
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Height
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Weight
200
HS
Williamson
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AL
Sure Tackler’s” to keep an eye on Part II
t Excellent run defender Sideline-to-sideline speed Good tackler Hard hitter Very physical Quick Diagnosis skills Read-and-react skills Fits...
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School: Williamson
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Zion Grady

Zion Grady

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HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 235
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CLASS 2025
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Weight
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HS
Enterprise
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AL
Sure Tackler’s” to keep an eye on Part II
Grady is a linebacker with the size, speed, and athleticism to become a three-down starter at the next...
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