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Vegas/So. Cal 2029 Linebackers To Know

Vegas/So. Cal 2029 Linebackers To Know
Arlen Harris
Arlen Harris
December 19, 2024 @ 03:46 PM
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Mekhi Kennedy
Mekhi Kennedy 6'1" | 190 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2029
CA
Nehemiah Lauifi
Nehemiah Lauifi RB/ATH | 2029
CA
Brody Dugan
Brody Dugan 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB | 2029
NV
Malosi	Kaio
Malosi Kaio 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB | 2029
NV
William Santana
William Santana 5'11" | 185 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2029
CA
Raiden Johnson
Raiden Johnson 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB | 2029
NV
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The western states have plenty of successful linebackers that have come through the ranks for decades. Each one of these prospects in the article share the same approach to the game and have made an impact in the youth arena. Moving forward I see the same potential for a highlighted high school career in each case. Let's take a closer look on what separates these guys from the rest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571008"],"_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-6762d47acbac6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malosi is put together both in ability and physique. This 6 foot 200 pound of mean can play in the middle or apply pressure off the edge of the defense. Kaio knows how to get from point A to point B and he does not stop his feet when he gets there. He has broad shoulders and a thick lower half that allows him to fight off blocks and power his way through traffic to find the football. Malosi Kaio reacts quickly and plays downhill with bad intentions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571010"],"_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-6762d47acbb24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brody Dugan is a scrappy linebacker out of Vegas Strong. He has a nose for the football and doesn't quit on plays. His ability to disrupt the underneath passing game separates him from other backers in his class. Brody also disrupts run plays because of his pursuit speed, and avoiding blocks to tangle up the ball carrier before things materialize. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419185"],"_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-6762d47acbb6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This young man right here is the real deal. He's just scratching the surface of what his capability is as a dominant football player. Raiden can play any linebacker position and even cause havoc as true edge defender. He can shut down the A gaps or run sideline to sideline making plays at the second and first levels as well. Watching his pass rushing moves and understanding of how to apply pressure on the quarterback is things you see from high schoolers. When he finishes his career at Gorman we will all be waiting to see what big D1 he choices. Baller!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571017"],"_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-676430fd2eb3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lauifi is an athletic football player who is a threat on both sides of the football. As a natural running back he has similar instincts at the linebacker position as well. When he sees a hole open up he's not afraid to fill it. He looks more like a strong safety the way he's built and can cover out of the backfield or in space. Nehemiah has great footwork and body control when shooting through the hips at contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220525"],"_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-6762d47acbbf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Santana is a very strong, high energy linebacker who can dominate the middle as well as the end of the line of scrimmage. He jumps the snap and uses his hands like a pro. I like the pad level he plays with inside and the trust in his technique to win one on one battles. On contact you can see how explosive William is and he will only get better with time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571037"],"_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-6762d47acbc36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When you have the talent to put your hand in the dirt both inside and outside, on top of standing up, things can get scary. Mekhi has the ability to do all the above. His get off is unfair going against offensive lineman who can't get out of their stance. Then when he comes from depth as a linebacker, his hand combat is elite. Combine this with speed, body lean, and Mekhi's physicality to disrupt whoever is in his way. This youngster is one of the few that can play on Friday nights now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The western states have plenty of successful linebackers that have come through the ranks for decades. Each one of these prospects in the article share the same approach to the game and have made an impact in the youth arena. Moving forward I see the same potential for a highlighted high school career in each case. Let's take a closer look on what separates these guys from the rest.

Malosi	Kaio

Malosi Kaio

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB
CLASS 2029
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Malosi Kaio
LB
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
210
HS
702 Blessed (Youth Program)
|
NV
Vegas/So. Cal 2029 Linebackers To Know
Malosi is put together both in ability and physique. This 6 foot 200 pound of mean can play...
Written by Arlen Harris
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Malosi Kaio

State: Nevada
School: 702 Blessed (Youth Program)
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Brody Dugan

Brody Dugan

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS LB
CLASS 2029
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Brody
Dugan LB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Vegas Strong (Youth Program)
|
NV
Vegas/So. Cal 2029 Linebackers To Know
Brody Dugan is a scrappy linebacker out of Vegas Strong. He has a nose for the football and...
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Brody Dugan

State: Nevada
School: Vegas Strong (Youth Program)
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Raiden Johnson

Raiden Johnson

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB
CLASS 2029
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Raiden
Johnson LB
Class
2029
Height
6'2"
Weight
215
HS
Bishop Gorman
|
NV
Vegas/So. Cal 2029 Linebackers To Know
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State: Nevada
School: Bishop Gorman
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Nehemiah Lauifi

Nehemiah Lauifi

POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2029
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Nehemiah
Lauifi RB/ATH
Class
2029
HS
San Diego Bolts (Youth Program)
|
CA
Vegas/So. Cal 2029 Linebackers To Know
Lauifi is an athletic football player who is a threat on both sides of the football. As a...
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Nehemiah Lauifi

State: California
School: San Diego Bolts (Youth Program)
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William Santana

William Santana

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2029
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William
Santana EDGE/LB
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
OG Ducks (Youth Program)
|
CA
Vegas/So. Cal 2029 Linebackers To Know
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William Santana

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State: California
School: OG Ducks (Youth Program)
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Mekhi Kennedy

Mekhi Kennedy

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2029
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Mekhi
Kennedy EDGE/LB
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
OG Ducks (Youth Program)
|
CA
Vegas/So. Cal 2029 Linebackers To Know
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School: OG Ducks (Youth Program)
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