2025 Film Room: Southern Illinois Linebackers
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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: Southern Illinois Linebackers! Kelyan LeGrant (East St. Louis – 6’3” 200) This outside…
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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: Southern Illinois Linebackers!
Kelyan LeGrant (East St. Louis – 6’3” 200)
This outside linebacker jumps off the tape! He is super explosive laying the hammer down on his tackles. Sheds blocks well getting to the back. Crashes down the line. Can line up at the line as an edge rushing the passer with good burst off the line of scrimmage. Technically sound player that is great in pursuit often taking on the initial block and getting off it to get his man. Contributes on special teams as well!
Drake Mosley Drake Mosley 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB O'Fallon Township | 2025 State IL (O’Fallon – 6’2” 205)
Mosley is a 6’2″ linebacker that racked up 92 tackles as a junior along with 19 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. Good use of his hands and sheds blocks well. Burst getting into the backfield in the fun game for TFL. Wraps up and seems to always take solid angles. Identifies and reacts quickly. Physical at the point of attack. Can rush on the edge too as he blew up the back on one play getting to the QB.
Cooper Zimmer (Belleville Althoff – 6’3” 230)
Good size and length. Very good in pass coverage dropping and staying with slot guys or TE. Can get up field and after the QB on the edge as well. Great closing speed when tackling in open field and pursuing the ball carrier. Diagnoses plays and can shed blocks in the box. Brings versatility too being an effective H-Back on the offensive side of the ball.
Isaac Phipps (Cahokia – 6’1” 200)
Edge rushing outside linebacker that forced a fumble on the opening play of his tape on a sack. Physical tackler that is powerful. Quickness off the line of scrimmage and physical at the point of attack. Can line up some on the defensive line as well.
Michael Tongay Michael Tongay 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Collinsville | 2025 IL (Collinsville – 6’0” 190)
This outside linebacker is a bit on the light side, but he can really run and has versatility going forward and back. Can cover well showcasing that on several interceptions. Slippery getting through blocks and runs really well. Wraps up!