2025 Linebackers Raising Their Stock

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The LB talent in our state is high, and the 2025 class is littered with hard nosed LBs who undoubtedly will have a big impact at the next level. Let's check out some rising 2025 linebackers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1467440"],"_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-671267daa5856"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I really like what I see from Ansel and hiss highlights so far this season. He is a versatile LB who can read and diagnose a play quickly and fire off to make strong tackles for minimal gain. On inside runs, he flows to the hole and is able to fight through blockers to make the stop. On outside runs and screens, he flies to his spot and make sure open field tackles by breaking down and staying balanced. I think D3/NAIA teams would benefit greatly with this kid on their defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899600"],"_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-671267daa58ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zach is a fun watch when you turn on his film. He has some impressive highlights of him flying in and shedding multiple tackles to make a TFL. He plays hard to the whistle and doesn't give up on a pursuit. He is getting quite a bit of D3 attention and has some offers, which I think is the perfect spot for him. I will definitely be watching to see what he can do with his Midland team the rest of the season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217521"],"_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-671267daa594b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am a big fan of what [player_tooltip player_id='1217521' first='Cassius' last='Griffin'] has put up so far this season. Running at him is a bad idea, as he sheds blocks with ease and is able to fill the gap and make big time tackles. If the play goes outside, he is spectacular at taking away cutback lanes and keeping the play in front of him. He's big, physical and has the agility to cover a ton of ground. This dude definitely deserves offers! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1290835"],"_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-671267daa59a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Will put out some really good stuff on his mid season highlights. He's a good side to side LB who can flow and pursue and make life really difficult for an offense trying to get going on the outside. I like his explosion as he reacts to the play and ability to get square on the ball carrier and wrap up. He has a ton of the fundamentals you like to see from your linebackers. NAIA schools should definitely be doing their homework on Will, he could definitely be a good piece for a defense trying to add some speed to the front 7. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1620757' first='Brayden' last='Florian']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Chesaning","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671267daa5a89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I got the chance to see Brayden play last week and came away incredibly impressed. Florian plays darn near every snap whether it be on offense, defense, and special teams. His motor is high, and so is his output. He's a physical, downhill backer who can blow through the line on a blitz for a big stop in the backfield or reacts with great quickness to get sideline to sideline. He is physical and punishing when he comes in for a tackle and does a great job of breaking down. Brayden is definitely one of the most underrated players I have gotten to watch so far this season. He needs way more than just the 1 offer he has currently. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->