2026 Linebacker Follow Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are some linebackers in this class that know how to come up and bring the punch. There are some guys in this group that are considered as athletes. Let's take a look at the linebackers from this class that you guys need to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136446' first='Xavier' last='Thomas']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is a beast that has been working very hard this season. This young man wants to be the best that he can be. We think that he is going to start receiving some division one attention soon. This is a young man that college coaches want to evaluate more over this season. He is a stud that we know can get to the football. Be sure to get to know this young man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1217036' first='Caleb' last='Hearn']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hearn is a prospect that we saw working out at receiver at the Top Dawg Camp at Mississippi State. However, I think that his money-making position is going to be at linebacker. This young man is long and has the ability to be a great guy in coverage. He is a player that can help out on running plays as well as get out there and do a lot of covering in zones. He is a beast that is already receiving power five attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jeremiah Harkin</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harkins is a guy from New Hope that we have to talk about. He is a stud that does great things for his team. This is a guy that loves to get loose on the field. He is a baller that is known for coming up to make hits. We think he is a guy you guys should know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953409' first='Mac' last='McDaniel']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDaniel is a 2026 guy we can mention with defensive backs and linebackers. He is a stud that is known to come up and make tackles. He is a machine on defense that loves to work. You will not see him shying away from making big plays. This guy loves to get busy on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->