Sleeper 2027 Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Donovan Bjerregaard-Dionne – LB – Barrington – 6'0, 200 lbs</strong><br>Bjerregaard-Dionne plays with a steady motor and solid technique. He's a sure tackler who plays downhill and doesn't shy away from contact. As he continues to grow into his frame and sharpen his read-react skills, expect him to become a key piece in Barrington's defensive unit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1647085' first='Elijah' last='Reynolds'] – OLB – Marian Catholic – 6'1, 215 lbs</strong><br>Reynolds has one of the more physical builds in this group. He plays with good leverage and isn't afraid to mix it up in the trenches. His combination of size and toughness gives him position flexibility, and he projects well as a strong-side backer who can anchor a run defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dylan Derickson – LB – Mahomet-Seymour– 5'11, 180 lbs</strong><br>Though smaller than most, Derickson shows impressive quickness and football IQ. He diagnoses plays fast and uses his speed to beat blockers to the spot. With added strength, he could evolve into a key piece for Monticello's defense thanks to his instincts and hustle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Patrick Belk – LB – South Elgin – 5'8, 158 lbs</strong><br>Belk plays fast and isn't afraid to mix it up in traffic. He brings value as a potential special teams contributor and depth linebacker with room to grow. South Elgin has a history of developing gritty defenders, and Belk fits that mold.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->