2025 Linebackers to Watch in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The linebacker positions are spots that have started to produce more and more talented players from the Natural State. Many players that play the linebacker spots are guys that can play along the defensive line as well. In this article, we are going to highlight some players to watch out for at the linebacker position from the class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='509959' first='Bennett' last='Roberts']-Linebacker-Gentry-6'0” 210-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='509959' first='Bennett' last='Roberts'] is a linebacker that is always around the ball carrier. He uses his quickness well to defeat blocks and bring down the ball carrier. Roberts has the ability to drop back into pass coverage and disrupt the passing game. As a sophomore, Roberts racked up over 100 tackles on the season. He is a player that has a high motor, and he is a linebacker to pay attention to next season. Roberts has the potential for a big senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='507120' first='Zion' last='Smith']-Linebacker-Little Rock Mills-6'0” 220-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Little Rock Mills linebacker does an excellent job of being able to diagnose and disrupt the play. Smith has a mix of power and quickness needed to get into the opposing offensive backfield. Smith has the versatility to play all along the defensive line and he excels at the linebacker spot. He has the speed to work effectively in the passing game and will cause problems for running backs and tight ends in the passing game. Smith has the potential to have a strong showing in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='328727' first='Caleb' last='Turic']-Linebacker-Pottsville-6'0” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='328727' first='Caleb' last='Turic'] has a tremendously high motor at the linebacker spot. He is a player with the ability to line up all over the field for Pottsville. Turic uses his speed well to defeat blocks and haul down the ball carrier. He is a prospect that can drop back into pass coverage and force mistakes in the passing game. The Pottsville linebacker is a player to watch out for next season. He has the potential to have a strong season for Pottsville next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865680' first='Kevin' last='Ellis']-Linebacker-Little Rock Parkview-5'9” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='865680' first='Kevin' last='Ellis'] does a great job of reading the play and then proceeds to blow up the play in the backfield. He does an impressive job of getting away from blocks and bringing down the ball carrier. Ellis is a linebacker that has no trouble pressuring the quarterback and forcing him into making mistakes. The Parkview linebacker is a player that can make plays in the secondary. He is a prospect to keep an eye on next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer']-Linebacker-Greenwood-6'2” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer'] is a versatile prospect that can rush the passer from the edge rush position or drop back to linebacker and come on the blitz. He does an excellent job in getting to and hauling down the quarterback. Archer plays the run well and does a good job of disrupting plays in the offensive backfield. He has the speed to drop back into pass coverage and force turnovers in the passing game. Archer is a prospect at linebacker to watch out for over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->