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Week 1: Top LB Performances

Week 1: Top LB Performances
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Devin Record
Devin Record
September 5, 2023 @ 07:17 PM
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Darrell Gipson
Darrell Gipson 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL | 2024
WA
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB | 2025
WA
Luke Myklebust
Luke Myklebust 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB | 2024
WA
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I did these last year during the season and am bringing it back this year. These articles will be highlighting top performances by position each week, I wanted to say there are MANY other linebackers who could be put on this list. I am listing the players who's stat line stood out, who people recommended, and players who either I watched live or was able to watch highlights from their specific game. For the best chance to be featured, send me your weekly film on twitter. My handle is “@DevinRecord”, please don't have any hard feelings if you weren't included.

Luke Myklebust

Luke Myklebust

WA
LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB
CLASS 2024
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Luke
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2024
Height
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Weight
195
HS
Mercer Island
|
WA
Week 1: Top LB Performances
Luke is a very active linebacker and impresses me every time I watch a new highlight of his....
Written by Devin Record
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State: Washington
School: Mercer Island
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Darrell Gipson Darrell Gipson 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Timberline | 2024 State WA Jr

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Zaydrius Rainey-Sale

Zaydrius Rainey-Sale

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WEIGHT 220
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Weight
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HS
Bethel
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WA
Week 1: Top LB Performances
Everyone knows the name Zaydrius Rainey-Sale if you follow high school football within the state of Washington. He...
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Washington (WA)
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School: Bethel
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Matthew Zhou

Matthew Zhou

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS LB
CLASS 2024

Matthew Zhou

School: Lakeside HS
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