Final 2025 Rankings Update: Linebackers Breakdown

We have officially released our final rankings for the class of 2025 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 linebackers with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the linebackers, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:     [player_tooltip player_id='865680' first='Kevin' last='Ellis'] ranks as the top linebacker prospect in Arkansas and is often underrated. He demonstrates good athleticism and a high motor, allowing him to cover the field effectively in pursuit of the ball. Ellis shows impressive read-and-react skills, using his speed and quick change of direction to attack the ball swiftly. He is agile and possesses a good understanding of zone coverage, effectively locking down underneath and communicating well with his teammates on defense. When facing the run, he confronts blockers directly, maintaining a square stance while disengaging to make plays on the ball carrier.   (No Active Social Media Found)     [player_tooltip player_id='1158059' first='Darrell' last='Moore'] demonstrates an impressive motor, able to cover the field sideline to sideline, complemented by good physicality at the point of attack. He showcases a quick first step and maintains focus on the backfield, allowing him to read the play and react immediately. His mental processing enables him to attack downhill effectively against the run game, utilizing good foot speed, physicality, and angles while staying square to shed blockers and make plays. Additionally, he exhibits good change of direction and lateral agility, with the awareness to effectively lock down his zone.   Offer List: Arkansas Baptist, Central Methodist & Hendrix   Note – 3.8 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/DJmoore180">https://x.com/DJmoore180</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='396381' first='Brenden' last='Simmons'] ranks number 11 on our board. He has a sideline-to-sideline motor as well, demonstrating good angles without overpursuing plays. Simmons is consistent in his performance; he effectively fills gaps, forces plays into traffic, and makes tackles at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield while staying square at the POA. He showcases strong read-and-react skills, with a quick first step to attack downhill against the run. Additionally, his change of direction and lateral agility are commendable when in coverage.   Note – 3.7 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/BrendenSimmons_">https://x.com/BrendenSimmons_</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1395233' first='Markeice' last='Stafford'] plays with good intensity and high energy. He demonstrates effective read-and-react skills, exhibiting good foot speed and the ability to change direction quickly. This showcases his mental processing skills, allowing him to swiftly attack the ball. Athletically gifted, he has a solid understanding of zone coverage, effectively covering zones underneath and tracking routes that come across the field, leading to interceptions. When defending against the run, he attacks blockers head on, staying square while disengaging to make a play on the ball carrier in open space.   Note – 2x 7A All-Conference   X: <a href="https://x.com/MarkeiceStaffod">https://x.com/MarkeiceStaffod</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1395982' first='Cooper' last='Bahnks'] is ranked number 59 on our list for the position. He exhibits a quick first step, allowing him to read and react effectively while making plays on the football, whether downhill or in the air. Bahnks is a reliable tackler in space and acts as a true disruptor in both the running and passing game. His athleticism, combined with upper and lower body strength, solid foot quickness, enabling him to disengage from blockers and effectively tackle the ball carrier.   Offer List: Henderson State & Hendrix   Note – 4.0 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/Cooperbahnks33">https://x.com/Cooperbahnks33</a>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 LINEBACKERS:</h2>   2 - [player_tooltip player_id='221289' first='Carter' last='Henley'] (Shiloh Christian)   3 - [player_tooltip player_id='585569' first='Walter' last='Hicks'] (Benton)   4 - [player_tooltip player_id='509959' first='Bennett' last='Roberts'] (Gentry)   5 - [player_tooltip player_id='739078' first='Peyton' last='Sellers'] (Hamburg)   7 - [player_tooltip player_id='1227683' first='Rhett' last='Tidwell'] (Fayetteville)   8 - [player_tooltip player_id='1204853' first='Levar' last='Faulkner'] (Arkadelphia)   9 - [player_tooltip player_id='1173143' first='Reid' last='Slankard'] (Fayetteville)   10 - [player_tooltip player_id='1285804' first='Nickolus' last='Tyler'] (Joe T. Robinson)   12 - [player_tooltip player_id='808806' first='Andrew' last='Plummer'] (Southside)   13 - [player_tooltip player_id='356833' first='Boston' last='Bischke'] (Bentonville West)   14 - [player_tooltip player_id='823959' first='Kaden' last='Nash'] (Pulaski Academy)

We have officially released our final rankings for the class of 2025 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 linebackers with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the linebackers, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar: