Edwards Film Room: Future Second and Third Level Prospects

<p>As the off-season transitions into full swing with camps, weight training, 7-on-7s, and more, we will break down each position as we evaluate future prospects. Here are five linebackers and defensive back prospects to watch closely:</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1602651' first='Reagan' last='Choate'] impressed us at the Prep Redzone Showcase as he will be a top linebacker prospect in his class. He has a quick first step and good read-and-react ability to attack downhill against the run, utilizing good angles and physicality at the point of attack. He can evade and shed blocks to make plays. Choate demonstrates solid change of direction, balance, foot quickness, and football IQ in zone coverage, allowing him to effectively reach the catch point and neutralize underneath routes.</p>   <p>Note - 3.7 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ReaganChoate/status/1879364424106127440 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1354197' first='Bryer' last='Hackler'] is a defensive prospect to watch during his high school career. He also has experience at tight end. Hackler displays good zone awareness with his COD and solid lateral agility to work and switch through receivers. He has a sideline-to-sideline motor, covering the entire field to chase down ball carriers and make plays in space. His ability to read and react quickly and effectively is impressive. </p>   <p>Note - 4.7 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/bryerhackler12/status/1881139642826990070 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1537943' first='Mason' last='Ruffin'] demonstrates solid read and react ability in the second level, positioning himself effectively to make plays at the line of scrimmage, in the backfield, or in space. He shows the ability to fill gaps against the run with impressive physicality at the point of attack.</p>   <p>Note - 3.5 GPA</p>   <p></p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/masonofficial10/status/1859818171810840634 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1601653' first='Tylan' last='Florey'] is an underrated linebacker with significant potential, making him a player to watch throughout 2025 and his high school career. Florey plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor, positioning himself to make plays all over the field. He displays solid read-and-react ability, utilizing good footwork and foot quickness to attack downhill.</p>   <p>Note - Multi Sport Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TyFlorey27 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1268837' first='Keton' last='Smith'] also plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor in the secondary and is a true hard-hitting defensive back at the point of attack. He exhibits solid read-and-react ability and has the fluidity to transition quickly and stay inside the hip pocket of opposing wide receivers. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.4 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ketons27/status/1865938954450567429 </div></figure>

As the off-season transitions into full swing with camps, weight training, 7-on-7s, and more, we will break down each position as we evaluate future prospects. Here are five linebackers and defensive back prospects to watch closely: