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Class 4A Players to Watch: LBs

Class 4A Players to Watch: LBs
Kyle Neaveill
Kyle Neaveill
May 22, 2024 @ 06:35 PM
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Garrett Ranes
Garrett Ranes 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB | 2026
IN
Dylan Krehl
Dylan Krehl 5'9" | 195 lbs | LB | 2025
IN
Alex Broshears
Alex Broshears 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB | 2025
IN
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Garrett Ranes

Garrett Ranes

IN
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Garrett
Ranes LB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
220
HS
New Palestine
|
IN
Class 4A Players to Watch: LBs
Garrett Ranes is a physically imposing linebacker with a knack for making impactful tackles and stopping the run....
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Garrett Ranes

State: Indiana
School: New Palestine
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Alex Broshears

Alex Broshears

IN
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Alex
Broshears LB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
HS
Evansville Memorial
|
IN
Class 4A Players to Watch: LBs
Alex Broshears is a dynamic and versatile linebacker with a remarkable ability to make plays all over the...
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School: Evansville Memorial
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Dylan Krehl

Dylan Krehl

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Dylan
Krehl LB
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
Weight
195
HS
East Noble
|
IN
Class 4A Players to Watch: LBs
Dylan Krehl is a resilient and effective linebacker, known for his excellent run-play awareness and ability to fill gaps quickly. Dylan exhibits...
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School: East Noble
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