March Rankings Update: 2025 Linebackers
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We have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2025. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 linebackers with some analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position…
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Continue ReadingWe have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2025. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 linebackers with some analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position in each class with other segments included.
Rank
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Player
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Height
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High School
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Commitment
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Weight
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1 |
6’2″
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Greenwood
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2 |
5’9″
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Little Rock Parkview
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3 |
6’0″
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Little Rock Mills
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4 |
5’7″
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Maumelle
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5 |
6’0″
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Gentry
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6 |
6’1″
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Soutide Charter
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7 |
5’11”
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Pulaski Academy
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8 |
6’1″
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Shiloh Christian
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9 |
5’9″
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Nettleton
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10 |
5’11”
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Fordyce
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11 |
6’2″
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Pocahontas
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12 |
5’11”
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Bryant
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13 |
6’0″
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Maumelle
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14 |
6’0″
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Pottsville
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15 |
6’0″
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Springdale
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16 |
5’11”
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Bentonville West
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17 |
6’3″
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Monticello
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18 |
6’0″
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Benton
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19 |
5’9″
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Bryant
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20 |
6’3″
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Fayetteville
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21 |
5’11”
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Heber Springs
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22 |
5’9″
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North Little Rock
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23 |
North Little Rock
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24 |
6’0″
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Bltheville
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25 |
6’0″
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Hamburg
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26 |
6’0″
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Gentry
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27 |
6’3″
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Conway
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28 |
5’8″
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Fayetteville
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29 |
5’10”
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North Little Rock
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30 |
5’10”
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Farmington
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31 |
5’8″
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Fordyce
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32 |
6’2″
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Wilbur D. Mills University
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33 |
5’11”
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Rogers Heritage
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34 |
5’4″
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Wynne
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35 |
6’0″
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West Memphis
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- 6-Foot-2
- 225 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2025
Greenwood linebacker and/or edge rusher Cash Archer brings versatility to the defensive side of the ball. Archer is the 4th rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He is a dynamic playmaker on the edge, showcasing impressive athleticism, explosion and good edge containment skills outside to force the play into traffic. Displays excellent bend, speed, hand placement, hand strength and lower body power to beat his opposition and make a play in the backfield. His acceleration off the snap with his power is impressive. Has the ability to drop back into zone coverage vs the pass.
’23 Stats: 78 tackles, 38 QB hurries, 29 TFL’s, 20 sacks & 2 FF’s
Note – 4.63 40 & 3-Star
Highlights
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- 5-Foot-10
- 180 Pounds
- Linebacker
- Class of 2025
Little Rock Parkview linebacker Kevin Ellis brings demonstrates good athleticism with a sideline-to-sideline motor. Ellis is the 13th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good read and react ability with speed, while showcasing his mental processing skills. He’s agile with good feel in zone coverage, locking down underneath and communicating. Vs the run, he’s able to attack blockers head on and disengage, making a play on the ball carrier.
Note – 4.0 GPA & 4.6 40
Highlights
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- 6-Foot
- 225 Pounds
- Linebacker
- Class of 2025
Little Rock Mills linebacker Zion Smith brings quick diagnostic skills with versatility to play on the edge. Smith is the 23rd rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good read and react ability with a quick first step while showcasing his speed and power when attacking downhill and disengaging from blockers. Demonstrates good feel in zone coverage, keeping things underneath while making a play on the ball and forcing a PBU. His power, hand placement, bend and athleticism would allow him to play on the edge consistently.
Note: Multi-Position Athlete
Highlights
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- 6-Foot
- 210 Pounds
- Linebacker
- Class of 2025
Gentry linebacker Bennett Roberts demonstrates an impressive sideline-to-sideline motor with good work ethic. Roberts is the 64th rated overall player and 5th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays a quick first step to read and react while making a play on the football. Good consistent tackler in space while being a true disruptor in both the running and passing game. Good athleticism, upper and lower body power with solid foot quickness.
’23 Stats: 142 tackles (74 solo) 7 TFL’s, 5 sacks, 4 QB hurries, 3 FF and 1 INT.
Note – All-Conference (2022/2023)
Highlights
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- 6-Foot-1
- 200 Pounds
- Linebacker
- Class of 2025
Southside linebacker Andrew Plummer Andrew Plummer 6’1″ | 200 lbs | LB Soutide Charter | 2025 State AR brings you a sideline-to-sideline motor with good diagnostic skills. Plummer is the 66th rated overall player and 6th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good foot quickness with good lateral agility and change of direction to transition in coverage. Good read and react ability, switching off in zone well and attacking the ball instantly, either forcing a PBU or turnover. Good consistent tackler in space and in traffic.
Note – 3.2 GPA
Highlights
OTHER TOP 100 LINEBACKERS IN THE CLASS OF 2025:
#4 Malachi Solee Malachi Solee 5'7" | 190 lbs | LB Maumelle | 2025 State AR (Maumelle)
#7 Kaden Nash Kaden Nash 5'11" | 180 lbs | LB Pulaski Academy | 2025 State AR (Pulaski Academy)
#8 Carter Henley Carter Henley 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Shiloh Christian | 2025 State AR (Shiloh Christian)
#9 David Nwisi David Nwisi 5'9" | LB Nettleton | 2025 State AR (Nettleton)
10. Brenden Simmons Brenden Simmons 5'11" | 170 lbs | LB Fordyce | 2025 State AR (Fordyce)
11. Ricky Regina Ricky Regina 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Pocahontas | 2025 State AR (Pocahontas)
12. Darrell Moore Darrell Moore 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB Bryant | 2025 State AR (Bryant)
13. Kayden Sherman Kayden Sherman 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Maumelle | 2025 State AR (Maumelle)
14. Caleb Turic Caleb Turic 6'0" | 160 lbs | LB Pottsville | 2025 State AR (Pottsville)