Top 5 Class of 2027 Linebackers in Orange County

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197214"],"_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-68807b0b7fa93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Epps is such a versatile defender who has a background as a safety, can play linebacker and could develop into an edge rusher. He's one of the better linebackers I've seen in pass coverage and he plays very well in space. Epps fills gaps in run support and uses his length and power to rush the passer. He is committed to Texas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Committed to the next chapter! Texas, I'm COMING HOME! 🤘🏾 This journey has been incredible, and I'm beyond grateful for the unwavering support of my family, friends, and everyone who's been by my side. 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Leilua has good lateral quickness and short-area speed. Pass coverage isn't his strong suit but he looked comfortable patrolling the underneath routes at the Battle at the Beach tournament recently. He has 16 offers and 247Sports has him leanign towards Arizona State, USC or Washington. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A.G.2.G Stacking Days 📈<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSeleGW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSeleGW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Redfern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Redfern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSavea57?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSavea57</a> <a href="https://t.co/HqeN3freXi">pic.twitter.com/HqeN3freXi</a></p>&mdash; Isaiah M. Leilua (@IsaiahLeilua) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsaiahLeilua/status/1921462920245821736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197325"],"_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-68807b0b7fb40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clanton had 36 tackles, 3.5 sacks with a forced fumble and a blocked punt last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was more of an edge rusher than a prototypical linebacker last season for Mater Dei and was explosive off the ball. Clanton is a natural bender and can lower his shoulder to get around tackles without sacrificing his speed. He takes good paths to the ball and can lay big hits on people.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clanton has offers from Utah, Arizona State and San Diego State among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/KCCOZ0XqVW">pic.twitter.com/KCCOZ0XqVW</a></p>&mdash; Dj (@DailonClanton09) <a href="https://twitter.com/DailonClanton09/status/1924654432375210468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197606"],"_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-68807b0b7fb81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Su'a had 55 tackles, two sacks and an interception for Mater Dei last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has sideline-to-sideline speed and can be an every-down linebacker due to his ability to cover well in the passing game. Su'a can take on blockers well and has good short-area quickness. He reads offenses well and can determine run or pass quickly. Su'a doesn't have any offers yet but is one of the more under-recruited players in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1197606' first='Ezekiel' last='Su'a'] 6'1” 210 Santa Ana Mater Dei is an up-and-coming linebacker with big-time skills. Class of 2027. Has the speed and strength to make players from sideline to sideline. He reads well, takes few steps and can make place in space. 4.1 GPA.⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/ezsua55?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ezsua55</a>⁩ <a href="https://t.co/SHMuRb2xdh">pic.twitter.com/SHMuRb2xdh</a></p>&mdash; Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/LemmingReport/status/1924656856317751582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197270"],"_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-68807b0b7fbc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis was the Ironwood League defensive player of the year last season at Aquinas and led the team in tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a versatile linebacker who can play inside or off the edge. Davis does a good job shedding blocks and takes good pursuit angles. He's aggressive tackler who finishes well and can make plays in the open field. Davis drops to his zone quickly in pass coverage and closes to the ball well. UNLV has offered him and it will be interesting to see what role he plays in Mater Dei's defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All glory to God <br>League Defensive MVP <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachAgno?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachAgno</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Aquinas_Falcons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Aquinas_Falcons</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IESportsNet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IESportsNet</a> <a href="https://t.co/r3lpDO2gfW">pic.twitter.com/r3lpDO2gfW</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1197270' first='Mike' last='Davis'] Jr (@MikeDavis_14) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeDavis_14/status/1865432262046621889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->