2025 Film Review: Potential Breakout Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the off-season, we've been doing an extensive film review over 100s of prospects in the Natural State. This article will go over potential breakout linebacker prospects in the class of 2025. Here are five leaders that will showcase their skillset in 2024:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1205672"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Foot-1u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e200 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLinebackeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernMarion linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1205672' first='Emanuel' last='Key'] showcases a sideline-to-sideline motor with the ability to shoot through gaps and make a play in the backfield. Key displays a quick first step to read and react, allowing him to break downhill in pursuit. Good tackling in space with good technique and physicality. 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