2025 LBs Poised to Breakout this Spring
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Michael Cooley MD #209 LB #20 HEIGHT 6'1" WEIGHT 220 POS LB CLASS 2025 View Profile Michael Cooley State: Maryland School: Damascus Michael is a player I’ve been following since he was a varsity starter as a freshman. He was…
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Continue ReadingMichael is a player I’ve been following since he was a varsity starter as a freshman. He was limited this past season with some injuries, but that is why he will have a big spring/summer as he gets back to full health. A thick build and well slapped together, Michael is a ILB who will hit you. He is quick to diagnose plays and get himself in position to make the play, has a nose for the ball. Will burst downhill to fill the gap and make the tackle. Michael also shows fluid hips and good footwork, allowing him to be effective in drop zone coverage and play in space. He will flip his hips in pursuit and shows mobility when getting through the mess. Michael is a hard working, high academic, physical thumping MLB who is starting to get on colleges radars and will continue to this spring.
Tyvon’s value is in his versatility as a LB. Standing 6’0″ and 200lbs and being a hybrid SS/LB type who can play in the middle or out wide and in space. A true off ball LB, he can be used in many ways making him a fit in many schemes. Tyvon has a play demeanor that is active and aggressive. He is always on his toes ready to strike and flies to the ball, able to get sideline to sideline. He has real fluid hips that show in multiple ways. He is able to re-direct & chase down ballcarriers. While also being strong in pass coverage. Dropping into zone across the middle or in the flats – he is a ball hawk as a LB racking up multiple INTs this past season including a big one in the 4A state championship game this year. While lacking ideal LB size, Tyvon is a we;l built slapped together prospect who shows good play strength and is able bounce off bigger bodies and hustle to make the play. That shows as you see him come down hill or run to the ball and lay the wood on the ball carrier stopping them in their tracks. Tyvon is an athletic off ball LB who plays bigger than his size and is a strong look for teams that run a 4-2-5 of even 3-3-5 Defense. Tyvon holds 2 FBS offer so far and that number will go up during camp season this summer.
Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH Parkdale | 2025 MD
Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH Parkdale | 2025 MD
Jacob is a player who is a big under the radar gem that colleges need to see this spring. A do it all athlete for Parkdale, playing LB/RB/WR and racking up 12 total TDs, over 80 tkls, 2 INTs returned for TDs and 5 sacks…you can see his versatility and value to the team. Jacob will be best though as an athletic ILB at the next level. Jacob looks the part when you see him in person. A muscled up dude from head to toe, he passes the eye ball test. A run and hit LB, Jacob will come at you full speed and hit through the ball carrier. A good overall athlete, basketball player as well, Jacob shows good hip mobility and quick feet. Can get going quickly with strong burst/acceleration to the ball. Strong in drop coverage as well, gets his hands on the pass and lateral movement is good enough to be able to track and stay with receivers across the middle. Being a multi-sport ATH and holding a 3.8 GPA, Jacob is a strong look for schools this spring. I like Jacob as an athletic ILB who can make plays all over the field. Want him to continue to add bulk/strength to his frame so he can take on blockers at the next level, but see him easily being a 220-230lbs kid in time. Having no offers yet, that will certainly change once he gets to one day camps this summer.
Cam is a nice size MLB at 6’1″ 215lbs and will be a 225+ player in no time. Has the frame and size to put on good weight, thick strong build with a good lower half. What I like most about Mr. Demma is he is a force on the field, I’m talking all gas no brakes type of player. Plays full speed every play and comes downhill like a missile. Real strong in run support, quick to diagnose and fast to react, Cam gets to the ball quickly. Will come downhill and fill the hole with good burst and aggression. He is an effective blitzer up the middle, can shoot the gap with good timing and is a strong consistent tackler. Strong enough to fight off blockers and scrape through the mess while also being athletic enough to turn and run tracking guys out in space. Cam is a true physical MLB who plays fast and physical. Really like how he plays the game and he will open eyes at camps this summer.
Landen is a player that will be on a lot of college boards this spring. He has ideal size and length at 6’3″ 215lb and a frame that will fill out nicely. With that reach and wingspan Landen was able to have a huge 2023 season racking up 130 tackles on the year, leading to him making First team All-State, All Region, & All County at LB. Capable of playing inside or out, Landen is an athletic player who runs well with good lateral movement and the ability eat up ground quickly. Playing with a high motor and a sure tackler who comes downhill, Landen is strong in run support. Displaying a high football IQ, he is able to read & react and be quick to the ball. Effective blitzer up the middle, he can shoot the gap, get skinny, and rip through blockers to make plays in the backfield frequently. Landen fits what teams look for in todays modern LB skill set and will have offers coming his way this spring for sure.
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Evan is a player I can wait to see more of this spring/summer. Looks the part physically, 6’1″ 215lbs and yoked up with arms to his knees. Good athlete who plays RB for Fallston as well, Evan runs a self reported 4.7 40 and it shows as he has nice game speed on film. A high motor player, he plays with energy and explosiveness. A violent tackler, he hits you to make sure you feel it, finished through the runner. Evan shows great hips and the ability to play in space. He is twitched up, can re-direct, open up and run and eat up grass quickly. He uses the quick burst and good body control of his hips & feet to slip past blockers to find the ball. With his size, athleticism, and high academics with a 4.1 GPA; Evan will be a player a lot of college coaches will want to see this spring.