2025 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers Pt 2

<!-- 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: South Suburbs Linebackers Pt 2</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331465' first='Chase' last='Dryier'] (Richards – 5'10” 160)<br></strong><br>Undersized linebacker makes his biggest contributions on special teams.&nbsp; He had a couple absolute hammer hits on return units opening up big plays. At linebacker he is solid as a chase defender that can track down guys and wraps up low.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='545034' first='John' last='Ramos'] (Lincoln Way West - 6'0” 175)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Lincoln Way West middle linebacker identifies well in the run game and has good instincts. Hits hard and wraps up low on the ball carrier.&nbsp; Fills hold in the run game.&nbsp; Gets off blocks and takes good angles to the ball carrier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292314' first='Andrew' last='Elkareh'] (Plainfield North – 6'0” 215)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied outside linebacker. Physical in run game knifing through line for tackles for loss.&nbsp; Stuffs the hole and can also tackle pretty well in the open floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TJ Burke (Andrew – 5'11” 205)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This undersized middle linebacker had a sweet pick 6 on pass over middle to open his tape. Powerful tackler that fills the hole in run game. Wraps up well and hits really hard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292793' first='Payton' last='Roberson'] (Lockport – 5'11” 215)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roberson racked up over 100 tackles as a junior in 10 games. Small and stocky line backer that is a playmaker.&nbsp; Good athlete that runs well and hits hard.&nbsp; Like really hard. Technically sound backer.&nbsp; Tackles well in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292770' first='Michael' last='Ingram'] (Plainfield South – 6'1” 225)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fundamentally sound inside linebacker that makes plays in the run game.&nbsp; Brings toughness and motor to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292734' first='Joe' last='Borowski'] (Lockport – 5'10” 201)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Undersized linebacker that runs after the ball on the perimeter whether in the run or pass.&nbsp; Plays low to the ground. Contributes on special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292728' first='Jaylen' last='Alexander'] (Thornwood – 5'11” 195)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Thornwood outside linebacker brings athleticism.&nbsp; Can run in coverage.&nbsp; Could see him transitioning to a safety or nickel spot at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->