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NEW ADDITIONS: 2025 Linebackers Added To Latest Rankings

NEW ADDITIONS: 2025 Linebackers Added To Latest Rankings
Matt DeBary
Matt DeBary December 11, 2024 @ 01:44 PM
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Kelson Mitchell
Kelson Mitchell 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB | 2025
GA
EJ Bean
EJ Bean 5'9" | 200 lbs | LB | 2025
GA
Macklin Sanders
Macklin Sanders 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB | 2025
GA
Christian Smith
Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB | 2025
GA
James McCallar
James McCallar 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB | 2025
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2025 linebackers were added to the latest Prep Redzone rankings...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1572573"],"_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-6759a66cb0878"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He may not be the biggest linebacker in South Georgia, but he's certainly one of the toughest. He brings a muscular, compact build along with impressive instincts that allow him to consistently find the ball-carrier. He's a sure-tackler who knows how to leave a bruise when delivering a big hit. The productive senior made 116 tackles and six TFLs with two sacks and one INT. He's been a tackling machine and earned the right to be added to the latest rankings, coming in at No. 450 overall in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1572595"],"_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-6759a66cb0917"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more underrated senior linebackers in North Georgia, Mitchell is a versatile defender who can rush the quarterback and stop the run. He can attack off the edge and shoot the gaps in between the tackles to help against the run. He's a hard-hitting linebacker who can play in space and cause havoc in the backfield. The Cartersville standout made 94 tackles and 10 TFLs to go along with two sacks and one forced fumble. This tough, quick-reacting linebacker is now ranked No. 452 overall in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["618660"],"_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-6759a98c12f8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top defenders across Forsyth County this past season, McCallar was an impressive linebacker who earned his new ranking in the 2025 class. A quick, instinctive defender who can play multiple linebacker positions, McCallar brings above-average athleticism and was as productive as any linebacker in the area. The West Forsyth standout made 124 tackles, 20 TFLs and nine sacks to go along with two forced fumbles. He ended his West Forsyth career on a high note, leading them to a deep playoff run in his final season. Now, he's ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 340 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1007556"],"_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-6759ebaf3f287"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough, hard-hitting linebacker who can play in space and make plays in coverage, this South Florida commitment was an easy addition to the latest rankings update after a strong senior season where he delivered massive hits all season long. He reads the run quickly and reacts instantly, constantly finding himself to the ball-carrier. The sure-tackling linebacker made 68 tackles last fall, 8 TFLs and four sacks to go along with one INT and an impressive four forced fumbles. He was one of the top linebackers in Cobb County last fall and is now ranked as the No. 203 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556483"],"_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-6759ebaf3f356"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A vicious, hard-hitting linebacker who plays with authority, Sanders is a tough, gritty linebacker who hits with force behind his pads. He's a physical, two-way player who doesn't mind contact and plays with max-effort every time he hits the field. The Atlanta-area defender from McDonough was one of the more dependable linebackers in the region and finished his strong senior season with an incredible 164 tackles and 20 TFLs to go along with four sacks, three INTs, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He's ranked as the No. 221 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These 2025 linebackers were added to the latest Prep Redzone rankings...

EJ Bean

EJ Bean

GA
LB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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EJ
Bean LB
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
Weight
200
HS
Thomasville
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: 2025 Linebackers Added To Latest Rankings
He may not be the biggest linebacker in South Georgia, but he’s certainly one of the toughest. He...
Written by Matt DeBary
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EJ Bean

State: Georgia
School: Thomasville
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Kelson Mitchell

Kelson Mitchell

GA
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Kelson
Mitchell LB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Cartersville
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: 2025 Linebackers Added To Latest Rankings
One of the more underrated senior linebackers in North Georgia, Mitchell is a versatile defender who can rush...
Written by Matt DeBary
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Kelson Mitchell

State: Georgia
School: Cartersville
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James McCallar

James McCallar

GA
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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James
McCallar LB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
West Forsyth
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: 2025 Linebackers Added To Latest Rankings
One of the top defenders across Forsyth County this past season, McCallar was an impressive linebacker who earned...
Written by Matt DeBary
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James McCallar

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State: Georgia
School: West Forsyth
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South Florida
Christian Smith

Christian Smith

GA
LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 225
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Christian
Smith LB
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
225
HS
Harrison
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: 2025 Linebackers Added To Latest Rankings
A tough, hard-hitting linebacker who can play in space and make plays in coverage, this South Florida commitment...
Written by Matt DeBary
South Florida
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Christian Smith

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State: Georgia
School: Harrison
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Macklin Sanders

Macklin Sanders

GA
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Macklin
Sanders LB
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
210
HS
Ola
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: 2025 Linebackers Added To Latest Rankings
A vicious, hard-hitting linebacker who plays with authority, Sanders is a tough, gritty linebacker who hits with force...
Written by Matt DeBary
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Macklin Sanders

State: Georgia
School: Ola
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