2025 Rankings Update: New Addition LB’s You Need to Know!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we will be looking at some new faces to the LB list that were able to turn heads and make a statement this season. These players are uncommitted but looking to find new homes next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1596075"],"_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-6794177716572"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shelton is a backer that plays with a lot of speed and is able to shoot the gap to bring the ball carrier down behind the line of scrimmage in a hurry. He is able to play free and does not hesitate after he makes a read, flying to the football to make a play. He shows good hands being able to get off of blocks in a hurry and getting to the QB when his number is called. He is a ball hawk that is always around the play, he has some D1 attention and is a player that would make an immediate impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1420837"],"_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-67941777165d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christensen is a high motor player that is able to play as if his hair is on fire and make plays all over the field. He is able to be distributive near the line of scrimmage being able to get off of blocks quickly to get in on the play. He has the ability to play sideline to sideline having the speed to drop back into coverage at times. He is uncommitted and is still looking for a home next season that he can make an impact at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1507884"],"_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-6794177716619"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owens is a backer that excels at dropping back into coverage and making a play on the football. He is able to read and react quickly getting off of blocks to make open field tackles. When his number is called he has the ability to get into the backfield and put pressure on the QB, bringing him down at times. He has the strength to meet back in the hole and drive them backwards. He is uncommitted and would be a great addition to LB rooms that are in need of a versatile player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361359"],"_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-6794177716657"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freeman is a backer that has the ability to play 2 gaps and can scrape over top when the back tries to bounce it to the outside. He has the ability to get into the backfield and create chaos, getting TFLs or being able to bring the QB down for a sack. He is a good open field tackler and has the speed to close the gap quickly. When he drops back into coverage, he can get to his correct depth and get his eye back to the QB coming down with an INT. He is still uncommitted and could be an impact player for whoever signs him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1183092"],"_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-6794177716692"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Espinosa is a player that once he gets into the zone he is able to flip the switch and be an unstoppable force. He excels at getting off of blocks, being violent with his hands and eluding blocks. He is a backer that is able to constantly create chaos in the backfield getting TFLs and stopping the running back before they get going. He has good vision coming down and filling the correct gap and making a play. He has the ability to scrape over top and make plays on the perimeter as well. He is uncommitted and looking to make an impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->