Built to Hit: 2026 Linebackers Earning Their Respect

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156032"],"_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-680255418dc23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156032' first='Nate' last='Szydlik'] is a good linebacker prospect who also played as a wide receiver for Council Rock South. As a linebacker, he does a good job of reading and reacting to the play and attacking the offense. He looks like he is shot out of a cannon the way he attacks the offense and makes tackles in or near the line of scrimmage. Several times, he made tackles in the backfield against the offense. He also shows good coverage skills as a pass defender. Then, as a wide receiver, he was used as a slot receiver. He does a good job of running routes and creating separation against defenders. Szydlik is a good player on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591073"],"_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-680255418dc87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591073' first='Zakem' last='Clinton'] is a good player who played as a linebacker and running back for Shamokin last year. At both positions, he is a big and physical athlete. As a running back, he does a great job of hitting the hole and running through contact for extra yards. He is like a bowling ball the way he runs through contact. As an outside linebacker, he is an excellent player in run support. He is a good tackler who brings a physicality that offensive players feel when he tackles them. Clinton is a good two-way player who recently visited Temple. He has a good chance of playing college football in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great visit at <a href="https://twitter.com/Temple_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Temple_FB</a> thank you so much for having me and I love what's being built there <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKCKeeler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKCKeeler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Raitano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Raitano</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachZar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachZar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VAPORTRAIL2471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VAPORTRAIL2471</a> <a href="https://t.co/Yrw3CSGr6M">pic.twitter.com/Yrw3CSGr6M</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1591073' first='Zakem' last='Clinton'] (@zakem_clinton21) <a href="https://twitter.com/zakem_clinton21/status/1909714482319737018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["854361"],"_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-680255418dccf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='854361' first='Jordan' last='Smith'] is a good inside linebacker for Imhotep Charter. His ability to read, react to the play, and attack the offense is excellent. He is a good run defender as he makes many tackles at or near the line of scrimmage. He is also a good blitzer who can blitz from many different angles to put pressure on the offense. He is also a good pass defender when he drops into the defense zone to take away pass plays. Smith is a good linebacker with a ton of potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">full junior year szn tape <a href="https://twitter.com/TepFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TepFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/WrDvd2ECss">https://t.co/WrDvd2ECss</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='854361' first='Jordan' last='Smith'] (@jmansmith__8) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmansmith__8/status/1858326018458612026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386279"],"_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-680255418dd14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='386279' first='Harry' last='Kull'] is an outstanding inside linebacker who does a great job with run support. His ability to recognize and read the play is excellent. He is also an excellent tackler who tackles well in or near the line of scrimmage. The other part of his game is passing defense. He is good at recognizing crossing routes and getting pass deflections. Kull is a good linebacker prospect who recently visited Stony Brook. He has the skills to play College Football, he just needs to have a strong Senior season. I would not count him out because he has the talent to play College Football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHamm17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHamm17</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Oehl13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Matt_Oehl13</a> for inviting me to see what <a href="https://twitter.com/StonyBrookFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StonyBrookFB</a> is all about! It was great talking to <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJimNelson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJimNelson</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachScottLewis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachScottLewis</a> and I am looking forward to seeing you guys later in the spring. <a href="https://t.co/vy3vwny5Im">pic.twitter.com/vy3vwny5Im</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='386279' first='Harry' last='Kull'] (@harrykull28) <a href="https://twitter.com/harrykull28/status/1913712622295474576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091146"],"_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-680255418dd57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1091146' first='Marcus' last='Yeager'] is a dynamic football player who can play all over the field. On defense, he played as both an edge defender and an off-ball backer. At both positions, he excelled for the Trinity defense. As an edge defender, he does a great job of timing the snap and exploding off the edge. He is hard to block one-on-one in these matchups. He is very disruptive and can knock down passes or put pressure on quarterbacks in the passing game. On offense, he played as a tight end and wide receiver. At both positions, he shows a good ability to catch the ball. Yeager is a good player on both sides of the ball. He is an impressive player who recently picked up his 7th offer from New Hampshire.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> I'm GRATEFUL &amp; APPRECIATIVE to have earned my 7th Division 1 offer from The University of New Hampshire! <br>I had a great visit! 🟦⬜️🙏 <a href="https://twitter.com/rwsantos2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rwsantos2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UNH_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNH_Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachThompson_1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachThompson_1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachScottJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachScottJames</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGilmore_2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGilmore_2</a> <br>-<a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AGEDITS32?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AGEDITS32</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gobigrecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gobigrecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/gScWtDyW40">pic.twitter.com/gScWtDyW40</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1091146' first='Marcus' last='Yeager'] (@marcus_yeager) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcus_yeager/status/1913330229214400808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->