2025 Rankings Update: Standout New LB’s You Should Know!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we will be looking at some line backers that are new to the list and who were able to have some eye catching seasons. These are the backers who you will need to know as they are still uncommitted and looking for a home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1494351"],"_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-6792e81f7e9f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McPherson is a physical backer that is great at getting off of blocks and punishing the ball carrier. He has the ability to drop back into coverage and show off his hands, picking off the ball and going the other way. He has good play recognition and is able to fly around like his hair is on fire. When he meets the ball carrier in the hole he is able to use his physicality to blow them up, never losing ground. He has good speed and looks like he is shot out of a cannon when he reacts to the play. He has some D1 offers and is a player that will make an immediate impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1403335"],"_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-6792e81f7ea93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vigil is a backer that has good vision, being able to read and react quickly to come down and make a play near or behind the line of scrimmage. He has good instincts, playing free and making plays all over the field. He is a good open field tackler that is able to scrape over top and meet the ball carrier on the edge when they bounce it. He is a player that was able to turn some heads and should be on some programs radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1604970"],"_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-6792e81f7eb0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olsen is a backer that shows good hips being able to drop back into coverage, shuffling and coming away with picks at times. He is able to get depth and drive on the football to make some good hits on would be receivers as he dislodges the football. He is a good open field tackler, using his speed to attack and close the gap on ball carriers to bring them down. Olsen makes plays all over the field having the ability to play sideline to sideline. He is uncommitted and will be a good addition to a program who needs an inside backer that is versatile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1596019"],"_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-6792e81f7eb6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gates is a versatile backer with the ability to impact every play. He has the speed and a relentless motor that allows him to make plays from sideline to sideline, consistently shutting down the run and preventing big plays. He excels at come down and delivering big hits near the line of scrimmage, using his quickness to shed blocks. He is also effective in pass coverage being able to bat down the ball or come up with an interception. He will be a player that is versatile and can make big plays making him an impact player that can be a difference maker at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180857"],"_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-6792e81f7ebc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isenhart is a backer that is all over the field and violently bringing down ball carriers, being one of the top tackle leaders in the state. He is able to read and react quickly to make plays near the line of scrimmage, meeting ball carriers in the hole and bringing them down in a hurry. He is quick to shed a block and get in the backfield to create chaos, stopping the offenses momentum before they get anything going. Isenhart does show the ability to drop back into coverage and come up with the ball. He has some programs attention and will be a player that will be able to make an immediate impact in the right system. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->