High Motor, High Impact: 2026 Linebackers
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1423732' first='Khamryn' last='Beaver'] – LB – Homewood-Flossmoor (Class of 2026)</h3>
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<p>At 6'1", 192 pounds, Beaver is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker with excellent athleticism. He plays with confidence and physicality, often getting downhill quickly to stuff the run. His length and range allow him to match up well in coverage too, making him a true three-down defender.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1284243' first='Giovanni' last='Cardone'] – LB – St. Francis (Class of 2026)</h3>
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<p>Cardone brings a strong frame at 6'0", 225 pounds and plays with power. He's a downhill force who thrives against the run and sheds blocks effectively. As one of the more physical linebackers in the 2026 class, Cardone sets the tone at the second level for St. Francis.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1670138' first='Will' last='Gray'] – LB – West Aurora (Class of 2026)</h3>
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<p>A long, athletic linebacker at 6'2", 205 pounds, Gray has the tools to impact all three phases of the game. He's aggressive when triggering against the run and flashes good instincts in zone coverage. West Aurora leans on him as a playmaker in the middle of the defense.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wyatt Nordena – LB – Niles West (Class of 2026)</h3>
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<p>Nordena may be listed at 5'10", 170 pounds, but he plays with fearless energy. He's a reliable tackler with a motor that never stops. Nordena brings value both on defense and special teams, and his leadership shows up on film.</p>
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Khamryn Beaver
Khamryn
Beaver
6'2" | 230 lbs | LB
Homewood Flossmoor | 2026
State
IL
– LB – Homewood-Flossmoor (Class of 2026)
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