Elite Combine 2025 LB Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1118455' first='Eliot' last='Hummer']<br>Ft. Zumwalt West<br>- 6'3" 216 Testing results: 4.69 40 - 4.19 pro agility - 10'1" broad jump - 33" vertical jump<br>Eliot's testing numbers were among the best by a linebacker in recent Elite Combine history. Very similar to what Kansas State LB and Elite Combine Austin Romaine had when he attended. He has all the measurables colleges look for with his size, speed, agility and power. He can cover backs and tight ends well and also rush off the edge and be very effective putting pressure on the quarterback or blowing up plays in the backfield as he gets there in a hurry. He can play all the linebacker spots or has the frame to add weight and play EDGE/DE. Had 70 tackles and 3 sacks as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='328602' first='Coleton' last='Romaine']<br>Hillsboro<br>- 6'0" 181 Testing results: 4.91 40 - 4.2 pro agility - 9'4" broad jump - 28" vertical jump<br>Coleton was another junior linebacker who showcased his overall athleticism during testing, and also looked good in drills and one on one competition at the combine. He showed good change of direction, power and explosion, and depending on how much weight he gains or continues to grow, he could play linebacker or safety on the next level. He had 59 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob Ruble </strong><br>Hillsboro<br>- 5'10" 166 Testing results: 4.87 40 - 4.53 pro agility - 9'4" broad jump - 28" vertical jump<br>One of the surprises at the linebacker position at the combine. Ruble came in as a player I wasn't familiar with, but who put up some solid numbers during testing. He's a little undersized at the moment but I'm looking forward to seeing what he is capable of and if those numbers transfer well to the football season his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carson Lindquist</strong><br>Kirkwood<br>- 5'10" 185 Testing results: 4.37 pro agility -26" vertical jump<br>Just an absolute tackling and playmaking machine during the 2023 season. Carson came and showed the same competitiveness to the combine as he showed on the football field. He had solid testing numbers, although he performed well in drills and looked good in one on ones. He will just need an opportunity on the next level because he has the ability to produce as a college linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->