More Underrated Tennessee Linebackers #TN2025

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The junior class in Tennessee is filled with talent at the linebacker position. The upcoming season is almost upon us and let's focus on players that are deserving of more credit. After watching the film, here are 4 more prospects from 2025 class that could see their stock rising after this season.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["390714"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='390714' first='Dylan' last='Gunter'] is a well-rounded linebacker prospect at 6-foot tall, 195 pounds out of Cannon County High School. He excels in space with good instincts and athletic ability to make plays vs screens. Good mental processing of run concepts, Gunter overall is an intelligent football player that puts himself in the right position. Good disruption, he can play aggressive to trigger downhill and constrict run plays by taking on OL. Solid spot dropping in coverage, Gunter shows solid underneath zone awareness. Overall, he is a consistent tackling machine that shows the versatility to play all the LB spots and be effective.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["369060"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='369060' first='Evan' last='Plunkett'] is an aggressive downhill player at 6-foot tall, 205 pounds out of Mount Pleasant High School. He is extremely physical at the point of attack and looks to punish ball carriers. Good disruption, Plunkett attacks offensive lineman with great power and stays under control to constrict run lanes. Plunkett can play edge and off ball LB with some pass rushing upside. Solid in coverage, he gains depth quickly and reads the quarterbacks eyes well. Overall, he shows good football intelligence in coverage and vs the run.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["219349"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='219349' first='Harrison' last='Kilpatrick'] is a versatile edge and linebacker prospect at 6-foot-1 tall, 185 pounds Farragut High School and best fits as an off-ball LB. Active feet and violent, he creates disruption in the backfield and resets the line of scrimmage with power. Good technique, he stays square at the point of attack with good body lean with strong hands to stack and shed. Great motor and overall hustle, Kilpatrick flies around the field with solid range and body control. Good lateral quickness, he avoids blocks while staying discipline to his gap.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["219444"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"McJunkin is a solid around player at 5-foot-10, 190 pounds out of Cane Ridge High School. Good play speed, he gets downhill with solid aggressiveness and physical toughness while playing with good gap discipline. Good understanding of his responsibilities, McJunkin stays square and under control while attacking the point of attack. He plays with good pad level to take on blocks and displays good block avoidance. Overall, he is a consistent tackler and can make plays on multiple levels.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64cbd1a703083"} /-->