2025 Positional Breakdown: Rising Senior Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>As per usual, the linebacker class across Idaho is strong with these 2025's, and there is no doubt no shortage of next level talent coming from the second level. Below we will breakdown some notable names and their respective tapes and preview some inside linebacker prospects that are poised to have huge 2024 seasons. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code <strong>PaulG30 </strong>at checkout!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2496","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","state":"2574","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6605ee9a2c40c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1089995"],"_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":"Leonard is one of the more active and physical linebackers across Idaho in this 2025 class, and went over the 100 tackle marker in 2023 and is poised for a monster senior season where he should draw plenty of next level interest at the D3+ level.rnrnOn tape, he is a downhill plug that fills quickly, can weave through traffic to find ball carriers and is a very sure tackler in the box that explodes through contact and operates near the ball with a low-hat and fluid lateral movement abilities/COD when flowing to the ball. He shows he can knife into the backfield, apply pressure from the edge and diagnosis plays quickly before closing, and is a no brainer next level kid at the D3+ level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66058c9e636f6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484670"],"_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":"The rising Senior plays for one of the top teams in the state, and has plenty of varsity experience heading into the 2024 season. He can play both inside and outside linebacker, and is tremendous in coverage with natural instincts, and return abilities. Playing on the outside and coming off the edge, he is explosive off the ball, and shows a quick use of hands around the edge while able to bend around taller blockers, and plays with a relentless motor and closing speed when collapsing the pocket backside. He also shows he can sniff out screens/draws and takes good angles in the open field and is very comfortable moving and making plays in space. He is another next level kid that can make an impact on a college roster.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66058c9e63758"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["569203"],"_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":"Keddington is another next level linebacker that is coming off a stellar Junior campaign, and is poised for a big Senior season where he should lead some statistical categories across the state on the defensive side of the ball.rnrnHe is another high impact and physical inside linebacker that explodes through contact near the LOS, and packs a punch when taking on blockers and ball carriers. He also shows a high IQ in zone coverage, looks for contact when breaking up passes and performs well timed pressures up the middle and off the edge with some closing speed and can cover ground in a hurry.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66058c9e637a2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1136015"],"_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":"Haws is a high motor kid that is coming off a nice Junior season for Owyhee, and can play both inside and outside linebacker at the high school level. He is a downhill filler that is strong at the POA, and can weave around blockers to knife into the backfield and make plays behind the line. He has a strong build and powerful lower body and is a true tackle to tackle mike backer that is tough to run but also does have some open field speed to make plays sideline to sideline when needed. Look for Haws to build on his Junior campaign and be one of the top defenders for Owyhee in the Fall.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6605ee9a2cead"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Other Notable Linebackers...</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='569206' first='Henry' last='Downey'], Nampa HS </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1136851' first='Brock' last='Walker'], Homedale HS</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='565720' first='Cole' last='Brooks'], Eagle HS </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->