Linebacker Prospects to Add to Your Recruiting Board

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a lot of underrated linebacker talent in the state of Arkansas right now. With that being the case, I wanted to give some exposure to some of these linebackers in multiple classes. These guys have the talent to play at the next level with different styles and traits to choose from. Here are five linebacker prospects to add to your recruiting board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1033379"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Foot-2u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e200 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLinebackeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2026u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernMarion linebacker u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eZimran Phelixu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e displays a high motor, playing sideline-to-sideline allowing himself to make a play on the ball consistently. Phelix is a versatile athlete, able to move around multiple positions with athleticism. Good read and react ability, attacking downhill consistently with physicality. Good open field tackler, keeping everything underneath. Phelix demonstrates good football IQ which allows him to be put into any defensive scheme. He is someone to add to your recruiting board soon.rnrnNote – 3.7 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6601a4ddef248"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/zpoffical12/status/1772241150453088493","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/zpoffical12/status/1772241150453088493 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["823959"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e5-Foot-8u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e185 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLinebackeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernPulaski Academy linebacker u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eKaden Nashu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e plays with a high motor, sideline to sideline ability with athleticism. Nash is a hart nose, physical and consistent tackler while displaying good read and react ability in the second level. Good feel in zone coverage, keeping routes underneath while being a disruptor at all levels of the field. He's a do it all linebacker and someone you should keep an eye on during the 2024 season.rnrnNote – 3.4 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6601a4ddef2cb"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kaden_Nash2007/status/1747767633489911839","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Kaden_Nash2007/status/1747767633489911839 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1227683' first='Rhett' last='Tidwell']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fayetteville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e5-Foot-11u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e220 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLinebackeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernFayetteville linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1227683' first='Rhett' last='Tidwell'] brings you a sideline-to-sideline motor, consistently playing around the ball. Quick first step with good read and react ability. Tidwell attacks blockers really well, using pad level and his use of hands to disengage and make a tackle. Good feel in zone coverage, keeping everything underneath or locking down anything that tries to cross his face. Solid speed that plays with physicality and high football IQ. Tidwell is a Mike you want leading your defense.rnrn'23 Stats: 108 Tackles, 20 TFLs, 13 QB Hurries, 2 Sacks 3 FR u0026amp; 1 TDrnrnNote - 4.0 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6601a4ddef38b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/rhettatidwell/status/1732051051514073532","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/rhettatidwell/status/1732051051514073532 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["802319"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e190 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLinebackeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2026u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernBryant linebacker u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eGavin Momonu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e plays with good speed and athleticism at the linebacker position, reacting quickly and effectively. Quick first step, knows how to take correct angles in both the running and passing game. Momon's motor is essential, playing sideline to sideline making plays on the ball. In the passing game, he's able to stick with his man in man coverage or transition smoothly against routes coming across his face in zone coverage. His effort and athleticism are something you want at the next level.rnrnNote – 3.7 GPA / 4.59 40","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6601a7fab923c"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RealGavinMomon/status/1720840151587311637","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RealGavinMomon/status/1720840151587311637 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1179648"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e200 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLinebackeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2027u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernBryant linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1179648' first='Kaveion' last='Smith'] brings you versatility in the second level. 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He is a riser and someone to add to your board.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6601a7fab92c0"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KaveionSmith/status/1764784249150808272","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KaveionSmith/status/1764784249150808272 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->