2025 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers Pt 2
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Our tape evaluations from the class of 2025 continue as we break down the linebackers in the state of Illinois. Here we dive into 2025 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers Pt 2! Chase Dryier Chase Dryier 5'10" | 160 lbs…
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Continue ReadingOur tape evaluations from the class of 2025 continue as we break down the linebackers in the state of Illinois. Here we dive into 2025 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers Pt 2!
Chase Dryier
Chase
Dryier
5'10" | 160 lbs | LB
Richards | 2025
IL
(Richards – 5’10” 160)
Undersized linebacker makes his biggest contributions on special teams. 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.
John Ramos John Ramos 6'0" | 175 lbs | LB Lincoln-Way West | 2025 IL (Lincoln Way West – 6’0” 175)
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. Fills hold in the run game. Gets off blocks and takes good angles to the ball carrier.
Andrew Elkareh (Plainfield North – 6’0” 215)
Strong bodied outside linebacker. Physical in run game knifing through line for tackles for loss. Stuffs the hole and can also tackle pretty well in the open floor.
TJ Burke (Andrew – 5’11” 205)
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.
Payton Roberson (Lockport – 5’11” 215)
Roberson racked up over 100 tackles as a junior in 10 games. Small and stocky line backer that is a playmaker. Good athlete that runs well and hits hard. Like really hard. Technically sound backer. Tackles well in the open field.
Michael Ingram (Plainfield South – 6’1” 225)
Fundamentally sound inside linebacker that makes plays in the run game. Brings toughness and motor to the table.
Joe Borowski (Lockport – 5’10” 201)
Undersized linebacker that runs after the ball on the perimeter whether in the run or pass. Plays low to the ground. Contributes on special teams.
Jaylen Alexander (Thornwood – 5’11” 195)
This Thornwood outside linebacker brings athleticism. Can run in coverage. Could see him transitioning to a safety or nickel spot at the next level.