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5 Linebackers Dominating with Relentless Productivity

5 Linebackers Dominating with Relentless Productivity
Sam Erman
Sam Erman October 23, 2024 @ 02:18 PM
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Dylan Wickens
Dylan Wickens 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB | 2027
IN
Parker Welker
Parker Welker 6'2" | 230 lbs | ATH | 2027
IN
Jaron Thomas
Jaron Thomas 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB | 2025
IN
Garrett Boling
Garrett Boling 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB | 2026
IN
Corey Andrews
Corey Andrews 6'3" | 255 lbs | LB | 2026
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 5 linebackers are delivering high-impact performances week after week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1128491"],"_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-67194bf90c65b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Welker had a fantastic freshman year and has only built upon what he did as a freshman. He's a tough hard-hitting linebacker with good range and vision on the field. He's already surpassed 200 career tackles and 15 TFLs in just 2 years of Varsity ball. By the time he graduates, he could easily be one of the highest-decorated recruits in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["560097"],"_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-67194bf90c6c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's hard not to be impressed with Andrews as he continues dominating the field. Entering year 2, there were big expectations, and he's blown them out of the water. With elite size and strength, he's able to do just about anything he wants on the field. With 115 tackles and 11.5 TFLs, it's clear Andrews is the real deal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["983647"],"_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-67194bf90c702"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The star Concord back has also moved to defense, and it's clear Thomas belongs on the field. He never runs out of energy and reminds me of the Energizer Bunny. He just keeps going even when he should be out of energy. On the year Thomas has 1125 yards and 17 TDs on the ground with 109 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 2.0 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. Wherever he is on the field he produces at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466336"],"_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-67194bf90c73c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wickens flashed some as a Freshman and got a little bit of work, but I'd be lying if I said I anticipated this level of play in year 2. He's turned into a tackling machine and is 1 step ahead of the offense. With a great feel for timing and getting off blocks, it's clear Wickens belongs. From 12 tackles as a freshman to 102 as a sophomore is about as good of a jump as you can make.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["560136"],"_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-67194bf90c775"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boling is quietly putting together one of the better careers in the 2026 class, but since he's hidden down South doesn't get the eyes. This is year 2 of 100+ tackles and 10+ TFLs. He leads his defense and they turn to him for answers and he's not afraid to be vocal on the field. He's improved on his sophomore numbers and will very likely surpass 250 tackles and 25 TFLs over the past 2 years alone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These 5 linebackers are delivering high-impact performances week after week.

Parker Welker

Parker Welker

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ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 230
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Parker
Welker ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
230
HS
Greencastle
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IN
5 Linebackers Dominating with Relentless Productivity
Welker had a fantastic freshman year and has only built upon what he did as a freshman. He’s...
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Parker Welker

State: Indiana
School: Greencastle
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Corey Andrews

Corey Andrews

IN
LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 255
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Corey
Andrews LB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
255
HS
Linton-Stockton
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5 Linebackers Dominating with Relentless Productivity
It’s hard not to be impressed with Andrews as he continues dominating the field. Entering year 2, there...
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Corey Andrews

State: Indiana
School: Linton-Stockton
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Jaron Thomas

Jaron Thomas

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RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB
CLASS 2025
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Jaron
Thomas RB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
195
HS
Concord
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IN
5 Linebackers Dominating with Relentless Productivity
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School: Concord
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Dylan Wickens

Dylan Wickens

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LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Dylan
Wickens LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Edgewood
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IN
5 Linebackers Dominating with Relentless Productivity
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Dylan Wickens

State: Indiana
School: Edgewood
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Garrett Boling

Garrett Boling

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LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Garrett
Boling LB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
Scottsburg
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IN
5 Linebackers Dominating with Relentless Productivity
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School: Scottsburg
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