2028s: Linebacker Prospects to Watch

<p>The Arkansas 2028s will be sophomores next school year, marking a significant opportunity to showcase their skills before recruitment intensifies in their junior year. Here are five prospects to watch closely:</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1602651' first='Reagan' last='Choate'] is on track to become one of the top linebacker prospects in the class of 2028 for Arkansas. He has a quick first step and a good read-and-react ability to attack downhill against the run, utilizing good angles and physicality at the POA. He can evade and shed blocks to make plays to the LOS. Choate demonstrates solid change of direction, balance, foot quickness, and football IQ in zone coverage, allowing him to reach the catch point and neutralize underneath routes effectively. He plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.7 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/ReaganChoate/status/1879364424106127440 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1537943' first='Mason' last='Ruffin'] looks to take that next step over the summer. In the second level, Ruffin displays solid read-and-react ability, positioning himself effectively to make plays at the LOS, in the backfield, or in space. He shows the ability to fill gaps against the run with impressive physicality at the point of attack. Keep an eye on him in 2025. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 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/masonofficial10/status/1859818171810840634 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1623477' first='Stephan' last='Nesbitt'] is another high-motor linebacker for Marion. He also plays tight end on the offensive side of the ball. Nesbitt effectively keys the backfield with solid read-and-reaction skills to attack downhill against the run, maintaining solid angles to make plays in space. Keep an eye on him throughout 2025.</p>   <p>Note - 4.0 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/D1_Sn3/status/1861939531856929073 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1202917' first='Kalen' last='Summons'] is a high-motor player with sideline-to-sideline ability. He can be positioned off the EDGE or off-ball linebacker. He can contain the edge and shoot through gaps to make plays in the backfield. Summons can take on blocks effectively, staying square with good hand timing, placement, and physicality to disengage and tackle the ball carrier. His quickness at the position consistently pressures the quarterback.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.2 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/Kj_2028/status/1853996664031248739 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1185930' first='Brandon' last='Johnson'] possesses a quick first step and solid read-and-react ability, allowing him to effectively attack downhill against the run with a sideline-to-sideline motor. Johnson consistently bursts through gaps to disrupt plays in the backfield. Johnson is a reliable tackler in space, demonstrating good technique and positioning. His transition in coverage is effective due to his solid lateral agility, change of direction, zone awareness, and football IQ. He's a player to add to your board. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.6 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/branjohnsonn/status/1881883122729722101 </div></figure>

The Arkansas 2028s will be sophomores next school year, marking a significant opportunity to showcase their skills before recruitment intensifies in their junior year. Here are five prospects to watch closely: