2025 Rankings Deep Dive- The Top ranked Linebackers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1228321"],"_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":"The top ranked linebacker and 8th overall prospect for our class of 2025 is Virginia Tech four star commit [player_tooltip player_id='1228321' first='Brett' last='Clatterbough']. Playing for Eastern View high school, Hokies fan can rest assure this young man can help bring Coach Pry's defense back to prominence.rnrnA 3.8 student Clatterbough is a sideline to sideline linebacker and one of the fastest kids on the field. He plays off the edge a lot for the Cyclones defensively, I would not be shocked to see him lining up at defensive end in 2026 for Virginia Tech.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14757949/6517924edfd8460d50ca040bu0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1228321' first='Brett' last='Clatterbough'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1228850"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Really enjoy to watch this young man's tape, Highland Springs [player_tooltip player_id='1228850' first='Brennan' last='Johnson'] gets after you and in a quick fashion. Ascending as his junior season carried all the way to a state title appearance, Johnson has climbed up our rankings and college recruiters wish lists. Offers range from all parts of the country from Indiana, Marshall, South Carolina and Duke to name a few.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15247904/64f56e0796811b0fec8728c4u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1228850' first='Brennan' last='Johnson'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1230168"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Ranked 77th in the state and 3rd for his position, now Hayfield Secondary linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1230168' first='Devin' last='Reeves'] could very well lead the entire state in tackles this fall. Racking up 153 tackles his junior year not only earned Reeves all state honors but numerous FBS offers too. Akron, Pittsburgh and the University of Delaware are the most recent schools to come calling, he is an every down linebacker that can control your defense.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2Mt77du0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1230168' first='Devin' last='Reeves'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1230214"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Another star from the reigning 3A state champs [player_tooltip player_id='1230214' first='James' last='Deyo'] who is quietly seeing his stock soar. No major offers yet for the the all region outside linebacker after what I saw they have to be coming soon. Deyo gets after the football on every possession, he is all over the field, whether it is chasing down receivers or stuffing running backs behind the line of scrimmage. The dude is everywhere defensively and he has the speed to play at the Division 1 level. Several schools such as Elon, James Madison and Liberty have expressed their interest, it is only a matter of time when they start to send offers.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15188003/6582159e6e810a087034aa91u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1230214' first='James' last='Deyo'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1230220"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Rounding out our top 5 linebackers for 2025 is Bishop Ireton's [player_tooltip player_id='1243184' first='Amari' last=''] James. The 104th ranked overall prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1243184' first='Amari' last=''] James may be the fastest in his position group, clocking in a 4.57 40. Defensively he is good in many roles from rushing the passer to getting out in coverage and nabbing interceptions. Very impressed with his range and speed, he has all of the makings of a Power 5 linebacker.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2LYQqBu0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1243184' first='Amari' last=''] James HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663686e29c87a"} /-->