2027 Linebackers Ready to Explode

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 is going to generate headlines this upcoming season. The Natural State is loaded with talented prospects at the linebacker position in the class of 2027. Here are several players at linebacker to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223230' first='Cason' last='Roten']-Linebacker-Elkins-5'10” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roten has not slowed down at all this offseason. He has done an excellent job of getting prepared for the spring and summer practices. Roten can play near the line of scrimmage or drop back into pass coverage. He does a great job of using his speed to get into the opposing offensive backfield. Roten is a player to watch out for over the next few months as preparations for the fall season begins in earnest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1278415' first='Will' last='Caston']-Linebacker-Fayetteville-6'2” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville Bulldogs always seem to have talented prospects at the linebacker spots. The 2027 class is not any different. [player_tooltip player_id='1278415' first='Will' last='Caston'] is a linebacker who sheds blocks quickly and gets to the opposing ball carrier. Caston uses his speed well to his advantage to get sideline to sideline. He has a nose for the football and looks to be in on every tackle. Caston is a prospect to watch out for over the course of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee']-Linebacker-Prescott-5'11” 200-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each season, the Curley Wolves do an excellent job of producing talented players on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='1516821' first='Mario' last='Brownlee'] defeats blocks and gets into the opposing offensive backfield. Has the speed to get sideline to sideline. However, he is a linebacker who can get into the offensive backfield and pressure the opposing quarterback. Brownlee is a linebacker to watch out for during the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1010693' first='Rece' last='Hall']-Linebacker-Little Rock Christian-5-10” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little Rock Christian fans should keep an eye on Hall during the offseason. Hall is a linebacker who can drop back into pass coverage or play near the line of scrimmage. He has no trouble shedding blocks and getting to the ball carrier. Hall is a player who is always around the ball carrier. He is a linebacker who rarely needs to come off of the field and is a player to watch out for this upcoming season for the Warriors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195586' first='William' last='Gaines']-Linebacker-Searcy-5'11” 205-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gaines had a tremendous season in 2024. He is a linebacker who is always around the ball carrier. Gaines is able to shed blocks and get to the ball carrier. He has the speed to get sideline to sideline and is capable of dropping back into pass coverage. Gaines seems to have an impact on stopping the run as well as the pass. Gaines is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->