Impactful Linebackers to know for the upcoming season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we take a look at some linebackers who will be making an impact and names to know for the upcoming season. These backers will be making plays and looking to get offers for the next level. Find out who you need to know about!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1626762"],"_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-67db68ee348b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evans comes into Utah and jumps to the upper tier of Linebackers for the 2026 class. He has good size and a tremendous playmaker. Evans diagnoses plays quickly, showcases a high football IQ, and has great anticipation. He is a physical player with textbook tackling form and displays a great short area burst. Evans showcases great lateral quickness and his overall speed is evident when he plants his leg and attacks forward, he's a heat-seeking missile and finds himself around the ball. He is a playmaker and isn't one dimensional, he has good coverage skills and doesn't get lost dropping back in coverage. Evans has active hands and gets in passing lanes and gets his hands on the ball. He's simply a playmaker with excellent vision and a leader. He is a natural middle linebacker where he can lead the defense. Evans will get offers coming in and should be getting power-four offers as that is the type of player he is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402740"],"_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-67db68ee34935"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clark is best described as an athletic chess piece. He has a good frame and will continue to grow into it and should get to 210 lbs without limiting his athletic abilities. Clark can play either safety position, all the linebacker positions, be an edge rusher, and even be a receiver to get the ball into his hands where he can make a play. He has an excellent first-step explosiveness and closing speed. Clark has excellent vision, covers a lot of ground, has good coverage skills, and will make a play on the ball. As a rusher, he showcases good physicality and good bend at the hip. He uses his speed to get the offensive lineman out of position and utilizes his bend to get around the corner and closing speed to get to the ball carrier. Clark is best as a hybrid LEO or STAR where he can be free-range pre-snap and make a play on the ball. He is a player that will get regionally recruited and should garner power-four interest. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429071"],"_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-67db68ee34985"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knapp has good size and can continue to build on his frame. He's a versatile backer who can be an on-ball backer or off-ball. That versatility allows him to be a playmaker. Knapp is good in coverage and doesn't get lost in space. He showcases good vision and covers a lot of ground. Knapp's overall quickness and speed help him be an excellent rusher. His first step is explosive and he combines that with good physicality to his game. Knapp also possesses good bend as a rusher as well. He is a player that should get regionally recruited. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1683707' first='Treyton' last='Harris']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Springville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67db68ee34a32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris is a prospect that will continue to grow into his frame. He is a physical athletic playmaker who does a good job of shedding blockers and getting to the ball carrier. Harris has a good first step and is best as an on-ball backer. His burst and ability as a rusher makes him an interesting prospect that could turn into an edge rusher on key passing situations. He's a young player with a high ceiling. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1605143"],"_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-67db68ee34a7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Christiansen has good size to grow into his frame. He is an active backer who finds himself around the ball. Christiansen shows good tackling form and good vision. He's an active playmaker who is best as an on-ball backer where he can close ground on a chase. Christiansen has a high ceiling and an interesting prospect for the 2027 class. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five exciting linebackers to get to know and ones that will be making plays on the field and earning offers off of it. Get to know them now!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->