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2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers

2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess August 13, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Elijah Reynolds
Elijah Reynolds 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB | 2027
IL
Cody Connolly
Cody Connolly 5'9" | 180 lbs | LB | 2027
IL
Adam Ateyah
Adam Ateyah 5'10" | 195 lbs | LB | 2027
IL
Noah Swaw
Noah Swaw 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB | 2027
IL
Marquis Steel
Marquis Steel 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB | 2027
IL
Mason Stewart
Mason Stewart 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB | 2027
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our focus now is on the class of 2027!  We are breaking down tons of film on rising junior prospects ahead of their upcoming seasons.  Each position group will get a breakdown leading up to the release of our massive 2027 rankings update in August.  Here is <strong>2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1175327"],"_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-689561609b0d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steel is a 5'10" 190 pound linebacker that racked up 80 tackles including 19 TFL, and 5 sacks. Makes impactful plays on a consistent basis.  Middle linebacker that can thump in the middle along with running sideline to sideline. Lives in the backfield putting pressure on the QB as a pass rusher along with making a ton of tackles for loss.  Lights out hitter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1344909"],"_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-689561609b12d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season Swaw racked up 46 tackles as a 6'0" 220 pound backer.  The outside linebacker is a strong hitter in both the run and laying the hammer over the middle vs the pass.  Tackles well in the open field and does a good job getting off blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1568171"],"_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-689561609b178"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ateyah is a 5'10" 195 pound linebacker that has a strong body and stocky frame. He hits really hard and is a monster vs the run. Powerful hands getting off opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1647085"],"_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-689561609b1bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reynolds is a 6'0" 214 pound middle linebacker that takes good angles.  Wraps up down low.  Run stuffer.  Very good in coverage using his range to make interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1172240"],"_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-689561609b217"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stewart is a 6'0" 215 pound linebacker with a strong frame. Fights through traffic to make tackles. Gets through garbage well and stuffs vs the run up the middle.  Flashes in pass coverage. Contributes on special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623015"],"_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-689561609b25d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Connolly is a productive undersized outside linebacker at 5'9" 180 pounds. Wraps up down low and makes plays in the backfield on the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Our focus now is on the class of 2027!  We are breaking down tons of film on rising junior prospects ahead of their upcoming seasons.  Each position group will get a breakdown leading up to the release of our massive 2027 rankings update in August.  Here is 2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers!

Marquis Steel

Marquis Steel

IL
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Marquis
Steel LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
190
HS
Marist
|
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2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers
Steel is a 5’10” 190 pound linebacker that racked up 80 tackles including 19 TFL, and 5 sacks....
Written by Scott Burgess
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School: Marist
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Noah Swaw

Noah Swaw

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Noah
Swaw LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
220
HS
Tinley Park
|
IL
2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers
This past season Swaw racked up 46 tackles as a 6’0″ 220 pound backer.  The outside linebacker is...
Written by Scott Burgess
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Noah Swaw

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State: Illinois
School: Tinley Park
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Adam Ateyah

Adam Ateyah

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Adam
Ateyah LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
195
HS
Oak Forest
|
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2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers
Ateyah is a 5’10” 195 pound linebacker that has a strong body and stocky frame. He hits really...
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Adam Ateyah

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State: Illinois
School: Oak Forest
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Elijah Reynolds

Elijah Reynolds

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Elijah
Reynolds LB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
215
HS
Marian Catholic
|
IL
2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers
Reynolds is a 6’0″ 214 pound middle linebacker that takes good angles.  Wraps up down low.  Run stuffer. ...
Written by Scott Burgess
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Elijah Reynolds

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School: Marian Catholic
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Mason Stewart

Mason Stewart

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LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Mason
Stewart LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Plainfield North
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2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers
Stewart is a 6’0″ 215 pound linebacker with a strong frame. Fights through traffic to make tackles. Gets...
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Mason Stewart

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State: Illinois
School: Plainfield North
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Cody Connolly

Cody Connolly

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Cody
Connolly LB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Plainfield Central Highschool
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2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Linebackers
Connolly is a productive undersized outside linebacker at 5’9″ 180 pounds. Wraps up down low and makes plays...
Written by Scott Burgess
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School: Plainfield Central Highschool
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