Super 75 Preview: Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Super 75 Preview: Linebackers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Linebacker group at the Super 75 Showcase brigns one of the widest ranges of age and experience we've seen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Half of the group enters the event with over 500 combined varsity tackles-battle-tested, experienced, and proven. The other half? Still emerging, with fewer than 150 combined tackles under their belts. But don't let the numbers fool you-both groups are loaded with talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From seasoned veterans to rising stars, these linebackers are hungry and ready to make noise. Expert physicality, leadership, and breakout performances as they look to put the Carolinas on notice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1706707' first='Landon' last='Bossolono'] DH Conley High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1706707' first='Landon' last='Bossolono']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"DH Conley","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686e7ee3b721a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Landon Bossolon: Vocal Leader and Tackling Machine</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Landon Bossolon is the kind of player every defense needs-a true leader on the field. He's vocal, encouraging, and always knows where everyone should be. His football IQ stands out, and so does his production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a season where he racked up 146 total tackles, the D.H. Conley senior has his sights set on breaking the 150 mark this fall. Playing in a run-heavy conference, Bossolono will have plenty of opportunities to meet-and exceed-that goal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, he's look to showcase his athleticism and leadership at the Super 75 Showcase. Expect him to set the tone from the moment he steps on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Angel Clark Seventy-First High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Angel Clark","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Seventy-First","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686e7ee3b7308"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Angel Clark: Ready for the Spotlight</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Angel Clark's hard work this offseason is already paying off. A physical presence in the front seven, Clark was previously buried behind seasoned veterans on a loaded Seventy-First team that made back-to-back state title runs. Now, it's his turn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stepping into a leadership role as a senior starter, Clark brings size (6'0, 200+lbs), strength, and a low-center-of-gravity style that allows him to play with great leverage and control. With Seventy-First carrying high expectations once again, Clark will be a key piece of the puzzle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong performance at the Super 75 Showcase could five him the momentum he needs to launch into a breakout senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Uri'Khalil McKoy E.E. Smith High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Uri'Khalil McKoy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"EE Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686e7ee3b73da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Uri'Khalil McKoy: Fayetteville Phenom Ready for the Big Stage</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The youth phenom has officially arrived-Uri'Khalil McKoy is headed to high school, and he's bringing a reputation with him. A dominant force in Fayetteville's youth football scen since the 4th grade, McKoy is now an incoming freshman and a projected starter for the new-look Golden Bulls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKoy starred on the 14u travel circuit, where he was often the best athlete on the field. Whether lining up at linebacker and chasing everything down, or bulldozing defenders as a short-yardage running back, Uri made his presence known on every snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At just 14 years old, he already has a great frame and plays with physicality beyond his years. McKoy is one of the most intriguing young prospects in the region-and the Super 75 Showcase is just the beginning of what could be a special career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1361375' first='Jessie' last='Wade'] Northern Nash High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361375"],"_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-686e7ee3b7453"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1361375' first='Jessie' last='Wade']: Explosive Playmaker with Next-Level Speed</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1361375' first='Jessie' last='Wade'] is an absolute missile on the field. If the ball is thrown near him, there's a high chance he's coming down with an interception. While he projects as a potential nickel at the next level, Wade currently plays linebacker for Northern Nash-where he makes impact plays all over the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Known for his closing speed and instinctive play, Wade brings a track athlete's burst to the gridiron. With a verified sub-12 second 100m dash, he's a true sideline-to-sideline threat, and I'm excited to see that speed on full display during drills at the Super 75 Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wade's versatility and explosiveness make him one of the most intriguing defensive prospects in the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaydon "Jay Bird" Williams Clinton High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jayden u0022Jay Birdu0022 Williams","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Clinton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686e7ee3b7520"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayden "Jay Bird" Williams: The Heart of Clinton Football</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1624476' first='Jayden' last='Williams'] is entering the final chapter of a storybook high school career. A rare four-year starter at Clinton High School, Williams has been the rock of the program-through the highs and the lows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In an era where transfers have become the norm, "Jay Bird" stayed loyal. His career started with a 26-3 record his first 2 seasons with last season only winning 2 games. His toughness and leadership will define Clinton football this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5'11, 220 pounds, Williams has the build and speed of a college-ready linebacker. This season, he'll also contribute on the offensive side of the ball, showcasing his versatility and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's no question-"Jay Bird" is on e of the most respected and battle-tested players in the Super 75 Showcase. I'm looking forward to seeing him close out his high school career with another big statement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaleb Moore Marion High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kaleb Moore ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Marion ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686e7ee3b75f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaleb Moore: High Ceiling Wildcard at Linebacker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaleb Moore enter the Super 75 Showcase as one of the most intriguing prospects in the linebacker group. He has the size, athleticism and natural ability to be one of the best in the group-but this will be his first full season playing linebacker full time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a freshman at Marion, Moore primarily rushed off the edge and filled in a running back when needed. Now making the full-time transition to linebacker, it looks like a natural fit. he moves well, plays with physicality, and has all the tools to shine at the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trevor Merrit EE Smith High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Trevor Merrit","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"EE Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686e7ee3b76bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trevor Merrit: Versatile Defender with Elite Potential </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trevor Merrit is the ultimate Swiss Army knife on defense. He's lined up on the edge, in the interior, and even plans to sped time at high safety this upcoming season. But at nearly 6'2, 190 pounds, Merrit projects as a linebackers at the next level-and that's exactly where he'll be camping at during the Super 75 Showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a big frame, long arms, and aggressive mindset, Merrit is a force at the point of contact. He's disruptive in passing lanes, dangerous off the edge, and physical enough to anchor the middle. Whether it's blowing up a run play, batting down passes, or sacking the quarterback, Merrit makes plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a surefire college linebacker and one of the early favorites to walk away with MVP honors at the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaylin Watkins c/o 2028 Hoke County High School also included</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->