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Class of 2027 Rankings: New Linebacker Addition

Class of 2027 Rankings: New Linebacker Addition
New additions to the Kansas Class of 2026 Rankings.
Lawrence Sanft
Lawrence Sanft January 17, 2025 @ 04:34 PM
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Brody Downs
Brody Downs 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB/RB | 2027
UT
Darius Fue
Darius Fue 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB | 2027
UT
Tayton Page
Tayton Page 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB/TE | 2027
UT
Max Black
Max Black 5'10" | 155 lbs | LB | 2027
UT
Johnny Parker
Johnny Parker 6'2" | QB/LB | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out our evaluations on our new linebacker prospects that have been added to our 2027 rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562153"],"_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-678adaf0cde41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Black plays the outside linebacker position in the Bulldogs defensive scheme.Shows initial quickness to read and react. Ability to take on blocks to find the ball carrier.Lateral pursuit to stop ball carriers on outside runs.Ability to blitz and shows route awareness in pass coverage.Black's production this past season showed he'll a top prospect to keep an eye on and I feel he'll only get better as he plays as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571057"],"_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-678adaf0cde9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fue plays the MIKE linebacker position in the Grizzlies defensive scheme.Shows initial quickness to read and react.Ability to take on blocks to find the ball carrier.Lateral pursuit to move along the LOS.Ability to get to the QB as a blitz rusher.I expect Fue to be a leader of the defense and lead the team in tackles next season as a potential playmaker for the Grizzlies next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571158"],"_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-678adaf0cdee6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Downs plays the MIKE linebacker position in the Grizzlies defensive scheme.Shows initial quickness to read and react.Ability to take on blocks and use of hands to find the ball carriers in the run game.Lateral pursuit to move along the LOS.Shows burst to be a blitz rusher. Downs has shown skills for his position to be a top linebacker in the state and I expect him to improve as a junior with a experience under his belt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562658"],"_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-678adaf0cdf29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Page plays the outside linebacker position in the Mustang's 3-4 defensive scheme. Plays with initial quickness to read and react. Strength at the POA to control and ability to shed blocks to find ball carriers in the run game. Burst to get upfield and hand usage to make quick contact to get to the QB as a pass rusher. Page showed a lot of progress to be one of the top leaders for the Mustangs next season. I expect his role to increase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1558188"],"_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-678adaf0cdf79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parker plays the outside linebacker position in the Dart's defensive scheme.Shows initial quickness to read and react.Ability to take on blocks and use of hands to find the ball carriers in the run game.Lateral pursuit to move along the LOS.Shows burst to be a blitz rusher and shows route awareness in pass coverage.Parker's production this past season will help him as one of top prospects returning for the Darts. Expect Parker to be a defensive playmaker next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Check out our evaluations on our new linebacker prospects that have been added to our 2027 rankings.

Max Black

Max Black

UT
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 155
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Max
Black LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
155
HS
Judge Memorial
|
UT
Class of 2027 Rankings: New Linebacker Addition
Black plays the outside linebacker position in the Bulldogs defensive scheme.Shows initial quickness to read and react. Ability...
Written by Lawrence Sanft
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Max Black

State: Utah
School: Judge Memorial
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Darius Fue

Darius Fue

UT
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Darius
Fue LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Copper Hills
|
UT
Class of 2027 Rankings: New Linebacker Addition
Fue plays the MIKE linebacker position in the Grizzlies defensive scheme.Shows initial quickness to read and react.Ability to...
Written by Lawrence Sanft
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Darius Fue

State: Utah
School: Copper Hills
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Brody Downs

Brody Downs

UT
LB/RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2027
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Brody
Downs LB/RB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
210
HS
Lehi
|
UT
Class of 2027 Rankings: New Linebacker Addition
Downs plays the MIKE linebacker position in the Grizzlies defensive scheme.Shows initial quickness to read and react.Ability to...
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Brody Downs

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State: Utah
School: Lehi
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Tayton Page

Tayton Page

UT
LB/TE
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS LB/TE
CLASS 2027
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Tayton
Page LB/TE
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Mountain Crest
|
UT
Class of 2027 Rankings: New Linebacker Addition
Page plays the outside linebacker position in the Mustang’s 3-4 defensive scheme. Plays with initial quickness to read...
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Tayton Page

State: Utah
School: Mountain Crest
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Johnny Parker

Johnny Parker

UT
QB/LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS QB/LB
CLASS 2027
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Johnny
Parker QB/LB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Davis
|
UT
Class of 2027 Rankings: New Linebacker Addition
Parker plays the outside linebacker position in the Dart’s defensive scheme.Shows initial quickness to read and react.Ability to...
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State: Utah
School: Davis
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