NEW ADDITIONS: Sleeper Linebackers Added To Latest 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These fast-rising linebackers were added to the latest 2026 rankings...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2496","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2435","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dff38e83d90"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622789"],"_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-67dff38e855dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper linebacker in Gwinnett County who can dissect plays quickly and attack the ball-carrier, this under the radar defender is one of the hardest-hitting linebackers in the region and is coming off a strong junior season where he made a team-leading 84 tackles to go along with 11 TFLs and three blocked field goals. He's an active, sure-tackling linebacker now ranked as the No. 50 LB and the No. 380 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622774"],"_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-67dff38e85636"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another under-the-radar Gwinnett County linebacker with impressive instincts and the ability to wrap up and make a secure tackle, this Collins Hill linebacker was very productive for the Eagles last fall as a junior as he made 96 tackles, seven TFLs, seven sacks, one INT, and an eye-opening five forced fumbles. He does a great job of forcing the football away from the ball carrier and it's a big reason why he's now ranked as the No. 49 LB prospect and the No. 379 overall prospect in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1628985"],"_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-67dff38e8569c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An Atlanta-area linebacker who was one of the more productive defenders on an absolutely loaded Westlake defense, Dyce will now play at Douglas County as a senior and is expected to be one of the top linebackers in one of the best regions across the state. For the Lions last season as a junior, Dyce made 66 tackles and three INTs, showing he can help stop the run and make plays in coverage. After a strong 2024 season, Dyce is now ranked as the No. 52 LB and the No. 390 overall prospect in the state for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595605"],"_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-67dff38e856e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A South Georgia linebacker who really shined last season for an incredibly talented Thomas County Central defense, Stephenson was an easy addition to the latest 2026 rankings after a big 2024 season where he made 88 tackles and 10.5 TFLs. He showed he can deliver a big hit on the ball carrier and gives max-effort on the field. He runs well and should light up the state sheet again as a senior next fall. He's now ranked as the No. 43 LB and the No. 322 overall prospect in the state for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1597822"],"_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-67dff38e8572a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An underrated Cobb County linebacker who did see his recruitment pick up some this winter, McCollough is a tough, quick-reacting defender who knows how to wrap up and make a sound, secure tackle. He brings a thick, muscular frame at 6-foot-0 220-pounds and is coming off a big junior season where he made an impressive 108 tackles, 15 TFLs and 2.5 sacks to go along with six pass deflections. He's al all-around defender who can make plays in different ways and is now ranked as the No. 44 LB and the No. 323 overall prospect in the state for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620015"],"_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-67dff38e8576f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the hottest prospects in North Georgia right now, Chane is a tackling machine who made 100+ tackles for his Mount Pisgah team last fall. He'll play at powerful powerhouse Rabun-Gap next fall as a senior, giving them a strong, sure-tackling defender with plenty of experience. He brings a high football IQ, plays hard, and earned new recent offers from Charleston Southern, West Georgia and Columbia. He's now ranked as the No. 45 linebacker and the No. 372 overall prospect in Georgia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1629306"],"_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-67dff38e857b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top returning linebackers across Middle Georgia in the 2026 class, this talented Houston County defender is coming off a productive junior season where he made 107 tackles and 10 TFLs. He runs well, brings plenty of size at 5-foot-11 215-pounds, loves contact, and gives great effort when attacking and chasing down the ball-carrier. A consistent defender all season long, Jordan's best football is still ahead of him as he's likely bound for a giant final season in 2025. He's now ranked as the No. 55 LB and the No. 393 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->