2025 Northeast Ohio Rankings Risers: Linebackers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["746691"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='746691' first='Travis' last='Avalone'] is a linebacker that does his best work between the tackles against the run with above average block shedding ability. A player with good strength in his upper body to drive off linemen to bring down ball carriers. Doesn't shy away from contact with linemen to plug up running lanes. Good quickness to shoot gaps with body control to bring pressure to the backfield. Has speed to play in the flats, makes stops outside the tackles as well. An agile player that can perform well in pass coverage and make stops. Avalone plays hard when he takes the field and it shows up well on his film. With another offseason of development will be a player to watch on a stingy defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1132912"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1132912' first='Maurice' last='Bradley II'] is a long, athletic linebacker that brings the wood when he makes contact with linemen or ball carriers. Has superior closing speed to clean up ball carriers with quickness. Makes difficult tackles in open areas thanks to his long arms and light feet to adjust his body. Plays best against the run and in blitzing situations. Maintains good situational awareness to aid in containing quarterbacks, shows good ability to finish plays off. A linebacker that rewards his teammates that eat up blocks to contain offenses. Bradley II brings an edge to his game that you don't see often, a college prospect that will benefit aggressive defenses.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1134175"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1134175' first='Cooper' last='Josefczyk'] is a classic hard-nosed linebacker that launches himself towards the play and isn't satisfied until he makes a stop. Physically well built with power at the ready when initiating contact or making a tackle. A serious college prospect who has gained the attention of several programs including Miami of Ohio as well as several schools ranging from Ashland, Baldwin Wallace and Ohio Wesleyan. A ferocious tackler that brings velocity to his plays to separate the ball from his opponent. Plays his game at a speed you can't teach. A natural fit for the linebacker position that drives through his tackles. Josefczyk stands out on the field in a run stopping scheme. Has all the tools of a DI college talent.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1134208"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1134208' first='Caiden' last='Clair'] plays as well in coverage as he does against the run making him a nightmare for offenses to account for. A versatile player with strengths in the middle of the defense, Clair plays with his head up with a visible flow to his game. A volume tackler when he attacks the strong side of the field. Shows skill in blitzing situations, brings contact to the offense and can shed off quickly. An instinctive tackler that can bring down players in a creative way. Plays with a good balance of speed and power. Quick-twitch linebacker that comes off the line with speed to overwhelm offensive linemen. Clair earned second team all-district honors and has a record of making big plays through his junior season. He will be an exciting player to watch in 2024.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1134261"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1134261' first='Carson' last='Madis'] weaponizes his speed off the edge to disrupt plays and make plays in the backfield. Madis impresses with his speed as well as his aggression to make stops before a play can develop. Plays well in coverage thanks to his speed. Plays well when plugged in at safety thanks to his high football IQ. Plays with a high motor making him a hard player to slow down. Is a leader on defense both as a captain and by example with his play style. Is a guy you can't count out of a play, shows extreme effort to make plays even across the field. Athletic build with good flex ability to make plays when a play is bottled up. Madis does everything he does at a high level which makes him a fun player to watch and an intriguing prospect in the making.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c7b62972286"} /-->