5 Linebackers rising in rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five Linebackers that are exceptional and will be risers in the upcoming season. Get to know them now!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905100"],"_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-67b6a5c8240a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taeoali'i has great size and is thickly built. His frame can support 10-15 additional pounds. He showcases excellent range and covers a lot of ground. He is a versatile backer who can play on or off the ball and showcases good coverage skills. Taeoali'i diagnoses play quickly, easily sheds defenders, and uses physicality to run through defenders to make a tackle. He has good vision and is best being an on-ball backer where he can roam and make plays. He would also make an excellent specialty 3rd down EDGE rusher and can play along the line as he has discipline and won't overchase on plays. He's a player deserving of being recruited regionally and would make an exceptional hybrid LEO role.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1294374"],"_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-67b6a5c824162"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vaea has great size and an exceptional athlete. He is strong, and physical and showcases good range and depth. He has excellent vision and will diagnose a play quickly. He has great speed and does a nice job of weaving his way through defenders. Vaea is a physical player from start to finish, he is a heat-seeking missile who looks to run through you and will meet a ball carrier head-on. He is not afraid of contact and a player that makes you feel his physicality and a player that has great athleticism. He is at his best as an on-ball backer and where he can roam around and make plays. He is a player that should get Power-Four offers. Truly an exciting Linebacker in the state. One of the best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1082092"],"_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-67b6a5c8241cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young has an exceptional frame to add 15-20 lbs and a tremendous wingspan. He plays the game with excellent technique and he deciphers plays quickly. His processing and reactionary skills allow him to be near the ball where he can make a play on it. Young does a good job at shedding his blocks and getting small through the line to get into the backfield. He has good speed and shows excellent closing speed. He is a player with great footwork and the ability to play all three backer roles and ideally would make an excellent MKE backer with his traits. He's a prospect who should get the eyes of Power-Four programs and should be recruited as such, Young is a talented Linebacker with a bright future. <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["720482"],"_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-67b6a5c824239"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Afuvai is an exceptional athlete with good size and speed. He is a playmaker who deciphers quickly and has excellent technique and closing speed. Afuvai does a good job at weaving his way through traffic to make a play and he can take on bigger linemen and shed them to get to the backfield. He has excellent closing speed and does a good job of squaring up to the ball carrier and shows his physicality. Afuvai has good coverage skills and due to his knack for sniffing out a play and versatility, is best as MKE backer. Offensively, he was used as a Wildcat option, and as a runner, he showcases his physicality and footwork with good contact balance and finishing speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["904963"],"_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-67b6a5c8242a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fakahafua has an excellent frame and can easily get to 240 lbs. He is a physical player with excellent closing speed. Fakahafua shows good footwork and has good coverage skills. He has instincts in coverage that allow him to be versatile. Fakahafua does a good job of shedding his blocker, advancing to the backfield, and has a nose to find the ball carrier. He has excellent length and should get recruited regionally, if he does get north of 240 lbs, he makes an exciting EDGE rusher or a hybrid LEO role. <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five Linebackers to have eyes on for the upcoming season and five that will be risers in the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->