2025 Linebackers to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The linebackers in the review are a combination of athleticism and speed to cover receivers and running backs on passing plays. The linebackers use good technique and upper body strength control much larger linemen while closing in on ball carriers to make stops. The prospects listed in the review are the best in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914957' first='Justin' last='Rowe'] - LB, 6'3" 205 (No. 1 LB, No. 15 Overall), Asheville School. </strong> Justin displayed very good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the past season with 31 total tackles and 5 tackles for losses. Justin plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He finished the season with 28 receptions for 455 yards and 5 TDs while playing wide receiver. Justin has received several Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='602566' first='Jonathan' last='Hinnant'] - LB, 6'3" 200 (No. 2 LB, No. 30 Overall), Rolesville HS.</strong> Jonathan displayed very good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He used athleticism and quickness to control blockers while moving past them to disrupt plays in the backfield. He finished the past season with 40 total tackles and 5.5 tackles for losses. Jonathan has received a Power5 and a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='693045' first='Ian' last='Coleman'] - LB, 6'2" 225 (No. 3 LB, No. 31 Overall), Butler HS.</strong> Ian displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed good patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to make stops. He finished the past season with 51 total tackles and 14 tackles for losses. Ian has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='351828' first='Isaiah' last='Houston'] - LB, 6'2" 220 (No. 5 LB, No. 32 Overall), Butler HS.</strong> Isaiah displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He was slowed by an injury during the past season and only played in 9 games. He finished the season with 10 total tackles. Isaiah has received a Power5 and a D1 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='604378' first='Isaiah' last='Deloatch'] - LB, 6'2" 205 (No. 5 LB, NO. 33 Overall), Hillside HS.</strong> Isaiah displayed very good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He used athleticism and quickness to control blockers while moving past them to disrupt plays in the backfield. He finished the past season with 53 total tackles and 8.5 tackles for losses. Isaiah has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='986465' first='Omaurie' last='Phillips'] - LB, 6'3" 180 (No. 6 LB, No. 34 Overall), Farmville Central HS. </strong>Omaurie displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed athleticism and quickness to control blockers while moving past them to disrupt plays in the backfield. He finished the past season with 108 total tackles and 17 tackles for losses. Omaurie plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He finished the season with 10 receptions for 310 yards and 5 TDs while playing wide receiver. Omaurie has received a Power5 offer, more are expected to come in for him throughout the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->