2026 Linebacker Follow Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lets check out some linebackers we need to talk about more. These are some ballers we are expecting to have some good offseasons. The state is full of good defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tommaj Harris</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is a stocky linebacker that likes to come up and make contact. He has been a varsity starter for Laurel since his freshman season. Harris is a young man who could also have the chance to play a nickel back position on the next level. He is a player who has been known to get a lot of tackles for his team. We are going to be keeping an eye on his coverage skills this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258744' first='Bennett' last='Payton']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payton is a linebacker who we think will see his stock rise this season. Payton has been a great player for Noxubee over his years. You are going to notice that he is player who has been known to blitz and get to the quarterback. Payton also knows how to come up and make tackles. Be sure to watch him this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='691279' first='Jeremiah' last='Harkins'] </strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harkins is starting to see some offers rolling in. The stud from New Hope has been a name to know for a long time. He is a smart linebacker who has a lot of experience. We definitely think that he will be playing division one football on the next level. Harkins is one of the best 2026 prospects in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136446' first='Xavier' last='Thomas']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is a linebacker from Northside who we need to talk about more. Thomas is an athletic linebacker who knows how to read keys. We have seen him in person on a few occasions. He is definitely a division one prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='837820' first='Jayce' last='Taylor']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor is a linebacker from Biggersville who we like a lot. Taylor is one of the most athletic players in this class. We have seen him play a few different positions. We are thinking that Taylor is going to be a linebacker on the next level. Taylor still has some growing that could happen in his height. Be sure to watch him this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->