2028 Prospect Rankings: Elite Top 5 Linebackers Film Breakdown

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621216"],"_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-67ac1c0da08b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller checks into our rankings as the number one linebacker in the entire state, and is a no brainer national recruit with high power four abilities right now. He already has a strong build for the position, plays violent and is a very good athlete for the position and is fluid in space, shows cover abilities and elite closing speed and power at the POA. In the run game, he shows he can quickly shoot gaps, knife into the backfield and get off blocks with violent hands while showing pass rush abilities as well. Only in his first season, he is very well polished and should be a 20+ offer guy by the time he graduates with all the tools needed for the highest level of college football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621219"],"_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-67ac1c0da090d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bruno projects as an inside linebacker at the next level due to his length, speed<br>and athleticism and is already one of the more productive freshman linebackers<br>in the state and enters into our rankings as the number two at his position.<br>He is a true banger in the box but also shows he is effective when scraping over<br>the top and making plays on the backside. He shows the ability to navigate<br>through traffic, weave through or underneath blockers and has a knack for getting<br>into the backfield quickly and shooting gaps. He shows quick play recognition and pre-snap IQ and is a violent hitter both in the box and in space. For his age, he is well ahead of other linebackers in the 2028 and will have plenty of experience heading into only his second prep season in 2025 for Grant. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1283560"],"_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-67ac1c0da0977"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Duval is a true edge/OLB that already holds offers from UNLV, Sacramento State and Missouri. He is a violent edge setter with a strong strike and initial lockout against the run, and shows he can bend around the edge with active hands, redirect abilities and counter back inside when needed. He is already a polished pass rusher that understands when to win with counter moves and does a excellent job transitioning speed to power against tackles. He also shows he can drop and cover in the flats with fluid movements and closing speed when collapsing the pocket. Duval is another no brainer national recruit that should have a breakout Sophomore season for the Monarchs and see more offers roll in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621241"],"_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-67ac1c0da09be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Long Beach Poly product reeled in his first offer from Utah not too long ago, and is another kid that will be wanted by most FBS schools by the time his career is done. He is a longer and rangy linebacker with cover abilities downfield and can turn and run with slot receivers and backs out of the backfield with ease. Against the run, he flashes taking good angles in space, closes quickly and can explode through contact in-between the tackles while showing he can knife into the backfield from the middle or out on the edge with pass rush initial explosion and quick hands/bend under blockers. He is a very complete player with a high motor and is just scratching the surface of his upside over the next three seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621242"],"_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-67ac1c0da0a1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grant is one of the top linebackers in his class, and is coming off a very impressive first season campaign in 2024 where he was one of the top defenders in the loaded WCAL in just his first season and is one of the top returning players heading into 2025. He is a big time hitter in the box and shows he can apply pressure up the middle with well-timed blitzes and is a high IQ kid that can sniff out screens/draws quickly and flows well over the top and can make plays outside the tackles, sideline to sideline. Grant has a longer build and will only continue to grow and develop into a every down linebacker and is a definite FBS caliber prospect. Grant currently holds offers from UNLV and Sacramento State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->