Linebackers that have emerged this Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Arkansas has done a better job of producing talent at the linebacker position. In this article, we will highlight prospects at linebacker that have had a breakout season. Here are several prospects that have emerged this season at linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='509959' first='Bennett' last='Roberts']-Linebacker-Gentry-6'1” 220-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='509959' first='Bennett' last='Roberts'] has proven to be one of the most versatile prospects in the class of 2025. The Gentry prospect has seen playing time on both sides of the ball this season. However, he has given opposing offensive lines plenty of headaches. Roberts has the ability to shed blocks quickly and get into the opposing offensive backfield throughout the season. Roberts has racked up 102 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, two pass break ups, and one fumble recovery. He is a player with the potential to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee']-Linebacker-Prescott-5'11” 200-Pounds-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prescott Curley Wolves have a history of producing talented players on the defensive side of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee'] does an impressive job of diagnosing the play and putting himself in a position to make the tackle. Brownlee has exploded onto the scene this season. He has amassed 106 tackles, one sack, and three passes defensed this season. Brownlee is a prospect that I expect to have to light up Friday nights over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377648' first='Ethan' last='Dunn']-Linebacker-Fort Smith Southside-5'11” 230-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='377648' first='Ethan' last='Dunn'] is a player that has the ability to live in the opposing offensive backfield. Dunn defeats blocks and hauls down the ball carrier with impressive consistency. Dunn is a prospect to watch out for over the next few months for the Mavericks. During the 2024 season, he amassed 109 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four sacks, and three fumble recoveries. He is a player to watch on Friday nights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='739078' first='Peyton' last='Sellers']-Linebacker-Hamburg-6'0” 205-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='739078' first='Peyton' last='Sellers'] has been one of the most consistent prospects in the Natural State. Sellers is a linebacker that is always around the football. The Hamburg linebacker has had a tremendous season for Hamburg. During the 2024 season, he has racked up 181 tackles. He has a knack for defeating blocks and getting to the ball carrier. Sellers is a player with the potential to play at the next level. <strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1538367' first='Paul' last='Brixey']-Linebacker-Greenwood-5'10” 190-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the years, the Greenwood Bulldogs have become a football factory in the Natural State. The Bulldogs have no trouble producing talented prospects on both sides of the ball each season. Brixey reads the play well and can fill the rushing lanes when needed. He has the ability to get to and bring down the ball carrier. Brixey has 99 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two hurries, and one pass batted away. He is a player to watch as the playoffs continue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->