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Who are the Most Underrated 2024 LBs in Nevada?

Who are the Most Underrated 2024 LBs in Nevada?
Will Becker
Will Becker
July 6, 2023 @ 08:28 AM
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Joseph Czyz
Joseph Czyz 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2024
NV
Cole Smalley
Cole Smalley 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB | 2024
NV
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There are some talented LB prospects set to graduate from Las Vegas' most prominent programs. However, there is several hard-hitting prospects who have gone relatively unnoticed. Below, I explain why several 2024 linebackers are set be some of the highest ascending prospects this fall.

Jacob Aguirre

Jacob Aguirre

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS LB
CLASS 2024

Jacob Aguirre

School: Elko
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Jacob Beza

Jacob Beza

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS LB
CLASS 2024

Jacob Beza

School: Lake Mead Christian Academy
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Joseph Czyz

Joseph Czyz

NV
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Joseph
Czyz ATH
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Galena
|
NV
Who are the Most Underrated 2024 LBs in Nevada?
Joseph Czyz is a versatile defensive prospect for Galena High School. Joseph attended the Northwest Showcase in June...
Written by Will Becker
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Joseph Czyz

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State: Nevada
School: Galena
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Gary Forde III

Gary Forde III

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS LB
CLASS 2024

Gary Forde III

School: McQueen
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Cole Smalley

Cole Smalley

NV
LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2024
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Cole
Smalley LB
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
Weight
200
HS
Douglas
|
NV
Who are the Most Underrated 2024 LBs in Nevada?
Cole Smalley is an under-the-radar linebacker out of of Minden, Nevada. Cole received his first offer from Cornell...
Written by Will Becker
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Cole Smalley

State: Nevada
School: Douglas
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