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 I wanted to focus on players deserving of more credit. After watching the film, here are 4 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":["467262"],"_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='467262' first='Steele' last='Chance'] is an aggressive downhill player at 6-foot tall, 205 pounds out of Christ Presbyterian Academy. He can stack and track with good eyes to work through the trash. Chance displays a quick trigger to shoot gaps when he sees the opportunity. Good shock in his hands, he is willing to get physical at the point of attack versus offensive lineman and plays with good leverage. Overall good hand usage, Chance showcases good placement and timing which allows him to stack and shed efficiently. He possesses a disruptive play style with solid range and hustle to make plays all over the field.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["835862"],"_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='835862' first='Sebastian' last='Correa'] is a versatile edge and linebacker on defense at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, out of Loudon High School. He best fits to play LB at the next level, where he plays with good instincts and great competitive toughness. Correa displays very good play speed and has a high motor which allows him to succeed in pursuit. Good technique to stay square, he beats blocks with rips and athletic ability to avoid OL. Overall, Correa is an aggressive player when given the opportunity and looks to punish the ball carrier.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["426742"],"_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":"Gilstrap is an instinctive linebacker prospect at 6- foot tall, 190 pounds out of Cumberland County High School. Good at working through the trash, he stays square and stays in phase while tracking the ball carrier. Consistent tackler, Gilstrap showcases good technique and matches pace with good play strength to finish. Excellent mental processing of run concepts, he will work laterally to scrape and then will show good gap discipline.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["800752"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='800752' first='Kai' last='Ironside'] is a great athlete at 5-foot-11, 190 pounds out of Bearden High School and he flies around the field like a missile. Very instinctive vs screens, he has an excellent feel and eyes to see things happening around him. Ironside is patient vs runs while stacking and tracking with good ability to scrape and get good positioning. Excels as a QB spy, he closes space and has the speed to chase them all over the field. Against the run, Ironside is slippery to beat blocks and is a consistent tackler to finish and make plays in the backfield.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ca82b9ca9d0"} /-->