Best Remaining Unsigned 2024 LB Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the high school football season comes to a close, the senior class of 2024 LB prospects is gearing up to make one of the most important decisions of their lives. With playoff games in full swing, these talented young athletes are not only focused on winning but also on choosing a college program that aligns with their goals and aspirations. As they weigh their options, these seniors will be looking for a program that offers the perfect balance of academics and athletics, a supportive coaching staff, and a team culture that fosters growth and development. As the evaluation process continues, several promising prospects remain available for consideration. Let's take a closer look at some of the top linebacker prospects that college coaches should keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best Remaining Unsigned 2024 LB Prospects</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Wales</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnquae Richardson | LB | 2024 | Lake Wales | @StayHumble_Quay</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 99 total tackles, 26.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 11.0 TPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richardson is a beast in person who flies all over the field and was one of the primary reasons teams couldn't get anything going in the run game on Friday night. One of the top linebacker prospects is beginning to emerge as an interesting prospect for the next level. He led the state in total tackles last season and is on track to be in the top total tackles again this year though he plays with two other dominant tacklers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Messiah Marlow | LB | 2024 | Lake Wales | @MarlowMessiah</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dillon Simmons | LB | 2024 | Lake Wales | @D1dilll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cocoa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='404257' first='Samadrae' last='Hawkins'] | LB | 2024 | Cocoa | @samadraehawkins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 130 tackles, 20.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dai'Veon Parham | LB | 2024 | Cocoa | @DaiveonParham</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 118 tackles, 20.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These two tackling machines led Cocoa with 248 combined total tackles and 40.0 total tackles for loss to add. Not sure how these two are getting slept on while leading one of the best high school teams in the country. College coaches in need of reliable tacklers with room to add to their frame, Tap In!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Venice</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chris Lee Jr&nbsp; | LB | 2024 | Venice | @_iamchrislee_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Gibson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1035186' first='Quinton' last='Moore Jr'] |&nbsp; | LB | 2024 | Lake Gibson | @QuintonMooreJr2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-1, 220-pound senior is now getting some much-deserved attention from Division I college universities after leading Lake Gibson High School in total tackles to finish the regular season (<em>103 total tackles</em>).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Winter Haven&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trey'On Ellington&nbsp; | LB | 2024 | Winter Haven | @TreyEllington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 94 total tackles, with 19 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, and 6 forced fumbles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellington has been the engine of the Blue Devils' defense this season and had a big-time performance against Auburndale on Friday night. For sure a player who can contribute at the next level for some of the local Florida schools.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dr. Phillips</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='951502' first='Jerard' last='Smith']&nbsp; | LB | 2024 | Dr. Phillips | @onerealsmitty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith has shined on the Panthers' defense as he leads the team in total tackles and tackles for loss throughout the season. Still has some time left during his high school career and camp season to add a few college offers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alfred Thomas | LB | 2024 | Dr. Phillips | @AlfredThomas407</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lakeland</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joshua Smith | LB | 2024 | Lakeland | @joshua9smiths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mulberry</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timothy Jones Jr | LB | 2024 | Mulberry | @timothyjones_jr</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 107 total tackles, 20.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 11.9 TPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tackle leader of the Mulberry Panthers defense has shocked the city this season with how well-coached and passionate the team has played together despite many tough seasons. Jones is another sleeper linebacker prospect who has a decent frame and has continued to produce good stats.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Park Vista</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sean Silva | LB | 2024 | Park Vista | @Seansilva2024&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dunbar</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyeran Garcia |&nbsp; LB | 2024 | Dunbar | @KyeGarcia_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Walton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daniel Boatwright&nbsp; | LB | 2024 | Walton | @boatwright_noah</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gulf Breeze</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roehn Maldonado | LB | 2024 | Gulf B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Frostproof </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Treston Ward | LB | 2024 | Frostproof | @Trestonnward1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chiles</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chase Harllee | LB | 2024 | @chase_harllee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chiefland</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawrence Rivers | LB | 2024 | @Lawrence9rivers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Meade</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashton White | LB | 2024 | Fort Meade | @Ashtontofye23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White is the leader and head hunter of the Miners' linebacker core and he showed that throughout the season. He's some big-time tackles and the numbers show that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->