2025 Linebackers to Watch in 2023

Tom Tabler August 11, 2023 @ 12:54 PM

The Lone Star state is never at a shortage for talented prospects at the linebacker positions. The 2025 class is a talented one on the defensive side of the ball. In this article, we are going to shine a spotlight on some 2025 linebackers to keep an eye on this season. The 2025 group has the potential to light things up on Friday nights this fall.   [player_tooltip player_id='281644' first='Kelvion' last='Riggins']-Forney-6'1”206-Pounds   Riggins has excellent speed and does a good job of dropping back into coverage. The Forney linebacker defeats blocks well and can completely disrupt the opposing offensive backfield. Riggins separates the ball from the ball carrier in impressive fashion. Riggins is a linebacker that is always around the ball carrier. He is one prospect that has the potential for a big season in 2023. Riggins is a player the opposing offense must account for on the field.   [player_tooltip player_id='431038' first='Trent' last='Spence']-Klein Forrest-6'3” 210-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='431038' first='Trent' last='Spence'] is a linebacker that uses his speed well to get off of blocks and get into the opposing offensive backfield. He has the ability to get into the offensive backfield and disrupt the opposing rushing attack. Spence pressures the quarterback in impressive fashion. He has the speed needed to drop back into coverage and make plays on the ball while it is in the air. Spence should put together an impressive 2023 season.   [player_tooltip player_id='919321' first='Elijah' last='Barnes']-Skyline-6'2” 215-Pounds   The Skyline linebacker is a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. Barnes does a great job of dropping back into pass coverage. He is the type of linebacker that can make plays on the football. Barnes reads the quarterback well and is able to disrupt the passing game using his speed and instincts. Barnes is a linebacker that has the potential to play at the next level and is a prospect to keep an eye on this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='920747' first='Kane' last='Bowen']-Sherman-6'1” 200-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='920747' first='Kane' last='Bowen'] is a prospect that will see playing time on both sides of the ball this season. However, for the purpose of this article, we are going to take a look at his skills on the defensive side of the ball. He does a great job of reading the play and putting himself in position to make the tackle. Bowen does a great job of getting into the opposing offensive backfield and disrupting both the run and the passing attacks. Bowen is a prospect to keep an eye on this season on both sides of the ball for Sherman.   [player_tooltip player_id='691220' first='Jonathan' last='Cunningham']-North Crowley-6'3” 190-Pounds   Cunningham is a punishing tackler for North Crowley. He does a great job of separating the ball from the ball carrier. Cunningham has a high motor and is all over the field for North Crowley. He is the type of linebacker that can pick off a pass and take it back the opposite direction. Cunningham is a linebacker to watch out for this season. He has the potential to have a strong season for North Crowley.

The Lone Star state is never at a shortage for talented prospects at the linebacker positions. The 2025 class is a talented one on the defensive side of the ball. In this article, we are going to shine a spotlight on some 2025 linebackers to keep an eye on this season. The 2025 group has the potential to light things up on Friday nights this fall.