2025 Film Room: Central Illinois Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our tape evaluations from the class of 2025 continue as we break down the linebackers in the state of Illinois.&nbsp; Here we dive into <strong>2025 Film Room: Central Illinois Linebackers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830857' first='Ian' last='Morris'] (Princeton – 5'11” 195)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thick bodied linebacker that is in all out attack mode.&nbsp; Pursues the ball with straight line speed wrapping up and tackling through man.&nbsp; Everything was all out effort.&nbsp; Looked like Bobby Boucher out there running down guys on a consistent basis.&nbsp; Great football instincts!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='327602' first='Trevon' last='Hall'] (Centennial – 6'3” 220)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall has good size and athleticism.&nbsp; Fluid outside linebacker that sheds well, runs sideline to sideline and can even cover a little in the slot. Projectability here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='278891' first='Isaiss' last='Duarte'] (Rock Island – 5'10” 170)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Duarte is an undersized outside linebacker.&nbsp; Good speed slicking into the backfield to make tackles.&nbsp; Excellent tackler in the box taking out the legs and wrapping up runners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='330471' first='Payton' last='Sedam'] (Mercer County – 5'10” 165)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sedam is a versatile prospect that plays H-Back and linebacker.&nbsp; As a linebacker he slices through the line, is a physical tackler in the box, and gets through traffic well by using his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1191470' first='Jackson' last='Hakes'] (Fieldcrest – 6'2” 215)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This linebacker sheds blockers very well to make tackles in the box.&nbsp; Takes good angles and wraps up well.&nbsp; Can also play some full back as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292666' first='Andy' last='Medina'] (La Salle Peru – 6'1” 225)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good frame and strength on this 6'1" linebacker.&nbsp; Can play up close to the line or at a more traditional linebacker spot.&nbsp; Uses hands well to get off blocks shedding them to get tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292697' first='Drew' last='Rader'] (Normal U-High – 6'0” 190)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This central Illinois linebacker knifes through the line of scrimmage to make plays in the run.&nbsp; Really stuffs the run and plays with a good motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1222567' first='Kenny' last='Ward'] (Galesburg – 5'11” 170)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletic undersized linebacker that pursues well.&nbsp; Good closing speed in space and tackles well in the box. Pursues well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->