Sleeper 2026 Linebackers Bound For Giant Senior Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These under-the-radar linebackers should light up the stat sheet as seniors in 2025...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1677068"],"_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-682dc273e9c0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile linebacker/safety who can line up all over the defense, Rickerson is a quick-reacting defender on the rise who shows terrific instincts and brings a physical style of play. He attacks the ball-carrier with fire and aggression and it led to him securing 82 tackles last season with one INT and one forced fumble. He brings an impressive nose for the football and should be even better as a senior in 2025. He flashes D1-caliber talent and the potential to play somewhere at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1677080"],"_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-682dc273e9c68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper linebacker in Gwinnett Couunty who is flying under the radar, Diggs was a consistent defender at middle linebacker all season long for the Brookwood Broncos in 2025. As a junior last year, Diggs showed he has a great nose for the football, making 81 tackles, 10 TFLs and four forced fumbles with one INT. He's a smart defender who takes good angles to the ball-carrier and knows how to properly wrap up. He'll be one of the top returning linebackers in the region with the potential to have an outstanding final season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1677560"],"_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-682dc273e9caf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another versatile defender who can line up at safety or linebacker, Harrison was a playmaking machine for Lassiter last season who showed toughness against the run and impressive instincts in coverage. At 5-foot-11 195-pounds, Harrison plays bigger than his size and plays with max-effort on every play. He made 83 tackles last season with 15.5 TFLs and two sacks to go along with one INT and a blocked field goal. He's one of the top returning defenders in the region and has a chance to end his high school career with a giant senior season next fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1677563"],"_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-682dc68507cb5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A defensive back out of Cobb County who had a really nice junior season, Rose is a quick defender who takes a great angle when chasing down the ball-carrier. He's a sure-tackling safety who can dissect the play early, allowing him to consistently be around the play. He made an impressive 84 tackles last season with 12 TFLs and one INT. He was one of the team's more consistent defenders and will be added to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1677565"],"_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-682dc68507d00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An under-the-radar South Georgia linebacker to know next season, Fox is a rising-senior who lit up the state sheet in 2025 for Crisp County. A tough, hard-hitting middle linebacker who can get side-line to sideline, Fox is a physical defender who has a real nose for the ball. He brings goos size at 6-foot-1 210-pounds and made 86 tackles last year with one pick-six in coverage. He should be even better next fall as a senior and should see a new ranking in the next 2026 Prep Redzone update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->