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<p>Individual position battles on the field can define a game. These battles can be pretty clearly defined, such as offensive versus defensive lines or wide receivers versus defensive backs. In this article, I am focusing on the running back versus linebacker positions. I will briefly cover 3 players from each position that showed a high ceiling last Sunday.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">RBS</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">LBS</span></strong></p>
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Individual position battles on the field can define a game. These battles can be pretty clearly defined, such as offensive versus defensive lines or wide receivers versus defensive backs. In this article, I am focusing on the running back versus linebacker positions. I will briefly cover 3 players from each position that showed a high ceiling last Sunday.
HEIGHT
6'2"
WEIGHT
205
POS
RB
CLASS
2027
State:
Nebraska
School:
Kearney
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HEIGHT
5'10"
WEIGHT
160
POS
DB
CLASS
2027
State:
Iowa
School:
Ankeny Centennial
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
ATH
CLASS
2026
State:
Iowa
School:
Harlan Community
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HEIGHT
6'1"
WEIGHT
195
POS
WR/LB
CLASS
2025
State:
Iowa
School:
Sioux City North
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HEIGHT
6'1"
WEIGHT
200
POS
LB
CLASS
2027
State:
Iowa
School:
Ankeny
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HEIGHT
6'2"
WEIGHT
210
POS
LB
CLASS
2025
State:
Iowa
School:
Cedar Falls
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