2028 Linebackers to Watch this Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, the Natural State has had no problem producing talented prospects at the linebacker positions. The class of 2028 has linebackers who have the potential to do big things on Friday nights over the next couple of seasons. Here are several linebackers to watch out for as the spring and summer practices take shape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1338087' first='Blake' last='Moody']-Linebacker-Nashville-6'1” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Nashville Scrappers have a history of producing talented prospects on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='1338087' first='Blake' last='Moody'] is a prospect who can linebacker or move up to come off of the edge for the Scrappers. Moody does a great job of shedding blocks and getting to the ball carrier. He is a linebacker who has the speed to get sideline-to-sideline in pursuit of the ball carrier. Moody is a linebacker to watch out for over the summer. He has the potential for a strong 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1643775' first='Walker' last='Whitten']-Linebacker-Arkadelphia-5'9” 170-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1643775' first='Walker' last='Whitten'] had an impressive 2024 football season and he has not slowed down in the offseason. After racking up 60 tackles a season ago, he has the potential to open plenty of eyes this season. Whitten reads the play well and puts himself in a position to make a play on the ball carrier. He sheds blocks quickly and can completely disrupt the offensive backfield. Whitten is a player to watch out for at the linebacker spot this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1354197' first='Bryer' last='Hackler']-Linebacker-Greenwood-6'2” 200-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1354197' first='Bryer' last='Hackler'] has the versatility needed to play at the linebacker spot or move up to come off of the edge and pressure the opposing quarterback. Hackler does a great job of shedding blocks and getting into the opposing offensive backfield. Meanwhile, he has the speed needed to drop back into pass coverage. Hackler can completely disrupt the opposing offensive passing attack. He is a player to watch involving the defense of the run as well as the pass. Hackler has the potential to have a big 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1331898' first='Marlo' last='Jones Jr'].-Linebacker-North Little Rock-5'9” 160-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The North Little Rock linebacker is a player who is always around the opposing ball carrier. He is able to use his quickness to fend off blocks and get to the ball carrier. Jones Jr. has the speed to get sideline to sideline. He pursues the ball carrier well and does not give up on a play. Jones Jr. has the ability to defend against the run or the pass. He is a linebacker to watch out for over the course of the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='539603' first='Ty' last='Jenkins']-Linebacker-Jonesboro-5'8” 200-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='539603' first='Ty' last='Jenkins'] does a great job of being able to read the play and put himself in position to bring down the ball carrier. Jenkins fends of blockers using his quickness. He can have an impact on defending the run or the pass. Jenkins has the speed to get sideline to sideline and defends against the pass well. Jenkins is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season. He has the potential to open plenty of eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->