Class of 2026 Rankings: New Linebackers Added

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will highlight 5 linebackers from the class of 2026 that have been added to the July rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1301059"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9147227483"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harry has moved himself up to the #21 LB ranking in the 2026 class in New England. Harry is an outside linebacker that can do it all. He can come off the edge with speed and get home to the Quarterback. In the run game he plays with toughness and tackles well. He can also line up in man coverage and be a pass defender. The versatility Harry shows highlights his athletic ability and his upside.. Harry finds himself near the football at all times because the plays the game with a high motor and great energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18445775/6563d1654797c708ac960663' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9147227687"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1293863"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a91472276da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kegan has worked himself into the #24 ranked LB in the New England Class of 2026. He will play the Fall 2024 season at Worcester Academy after transferring from Natick High School. Kegan recorded a ton of TFL's due to his speed and quickness getting into the backfield. Kegan comes downhill with purpose. He squares up well in the run game to make tackles. In the pass game, Kegan shows the ability to cover up slot WR's and TE's. He has fluid hips and sound feet that position himself to make plays in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16744703/656ea4eb15f77908d00876aa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a91472276fe"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1301090"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a9147227782"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">William has moved up to #18 in the Class of 2026 LB rankings in New England for good reason. Will plays the position of LB with great energy and physicality. He does a nice job of getting his eyes on his keys to get himself in position to make plays. He shows good athleticism to avoid run defenders when making tackles and when dropping into pass coverage. Goedkoop is a secure tackler both at the line of scrimmage and in the open field. Overall, William is a very sound football player who can get it done on both sides of the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17693254/65316e0c6899150b30bfc66c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a91472277a9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1253390"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a914722780b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wayne has moved up the Class of 2026 LB rankings to #26. Wayne has had a huge off-season in terms of producing testing results. He has been clocked at a 4.57 40 yard dash at the BONE Camp, in addition to over a 10 foot broad jump. These are explosive numbers that should translate to the football field. Wayne checks all the boxes in terms of athleticism. He shows smooth, fluid hips in pass coverage when pedaling and closing on breaks. His feet and quickness are highlighted when changing directions. I think Wayne has the tools needed to be successful at the OLB and safety positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1050139"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a914722784d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ciarniello, the #25 ranked LB in the Class of 2026 is coming off a First Team All-Division One season at North Kingstown recording 120 tackles. Chris is a inside LB that has a knack for finding the football. He can blow up the hole with his physicality by taking on imposing run blockers. Chris plays like a true Mike LB; standing up the ball carrier and pushing them backwards. From tackle to tackle he is sound with his tackling ability. Ciarniello is a football player, who highlights effort and energy in every play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18063059/656392d7d4688a095419bdc5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a914722786d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->