Four Linebackers Expecting Big Senior Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at four ranked linebackers looking for big senior seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A couple of are looking to build off successful junior seasons, while another looks to prove he is healthy after an injury shortened season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All four have high expectations for their last seasons of high school football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1250046"],"_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-686eda8b6423e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris looks to be a centerpiece of the Cougars' defense. He is ranked No. 125 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas. He enters his senior season coming off a 57-tackle season as a junior. He is a gritty linebacker who works best against the run game. He forced one fumble last season and registered four tackles for lost yardage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1402684"],"_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-686eda8b642d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Briel is ranked No. 143 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. He enters his senior season coming off an outstanding junior season. He recorded 66 tackles for the Owls. He has the speed to be disruptive in the backfield. He tallied 11 TFLs and one quarterback sack a season ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533064"],"_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-686eda8b64355"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kile has a IQ on the field and off it. He has taken visits or revived interest from Brown. Yale, and Bowdin. He is ranked No. 212 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas. Last season, he recorded 31 tackles and five TFLS. He can pressure the quarterback. During his junior season, he registered 3.5 quarterback sacks and 11 hurries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1147087"],"_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-686eda8b643cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Flanagan is one of several athletes across the state looking to bounce back from an injury-shortened 2024 fall season. He is ranked No. 247 overall and is expected to be a key cog on the Trojans' defense. He made the prospect camp rounds this summer, attending events at Central Oklahoma, Emporia State, Pittsburg State, and Washburn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->