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Sleeper Small-Town 2027 Linebackers To Know

Sleeper Small-Town 2027 Linebackers To Know
Matt DeBary
Matt DeBary August 9, 2025 @ 10:34 AM
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Joakim Gouda
Joakim Gouda 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB | 2027
GA
Jackson Bragg
Jackson Bragg 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB | 2027
GA
Cope Durand
Cope Durand 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB | 2027
GA
Jamarion Keyhea
Jamarion Keyhea 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB | 2027
GA
Zion Paul
Zion Paul 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB | 2027
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These under-the-radar linebackers are bound for big junior seasons this fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669907"],"_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-688cd5e45d008"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A promising linebacker from Douglassville with the potential to have a dominant junior season, Gouda is a quick-reacting defender who gets down-hill in a hurry. He can blow up plays in the backfield and can get side-line to side-line as well. He runs hard, competes every play, and has a max-effort style of play. He's one of the hardest-hitters in the area and will bring a physical presence to the South Paulding defense this fall. This 6-foot-2 225-pounder already has a handful of respectable offers but could see more come his way with a giant 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["707456"],"_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-688cd5e45d05e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick, active linebacker who covers a lot of ground in coverage, Paul is an aggressive defender who hits behind his pads. He reads the quarterback well against the pass and has no problem chasing down the ball-carrier against the run. The 6-foot-1 200-pounder plays with a strong motor and it led to an impressive 95 tackles, six TFLs, 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. He's one of the top returning linebackers in the county and has a chance to earn All-Region honors this season as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894018"],"_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-688cd5e45d0a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper linebacker to keep a close eye on down in Southeast Georgia, Keyhea is an instinctive defender who can fly to the ball ball. He plays hard, knows how to tackle, and flashed big-play ability in the backfield last fall. He brings a compact, muscular frame at 5-foot-9 215-pounds and has a natural feel for the game. As a sophomore, he was one of the more productive defenders in the area for his class and has a chance to have a breakout junior season this upcoming season. With a big junior year, D1 offers could possibly come his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1609920"],"_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-688cd5e45d0e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big, versatile linebacker with toughness, Bragg can rush the quarterback and create havoc in the backfield while bring a consistent run defender in the trenches. He brings a muscular 6-foot-3 210-pound frame and plays hard every snap. He flashed D1-potential due to his promising frame, aggressive style of play, and versatility. Look for Bragg to light up the stat sheet as a junior. He's one of the top sleeper linebackers in Middle Georgia and is in store for a massive 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1586575"],"_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-688cd5e45d124"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A run-stuffing defender from Jasper County, Durand is a sleeper North Georgia defender with toughness, grit, and a strong competitive drive. He she's blocks with ease and closes quickly on the ball-carrier. He's a tackling machine who made 166 tackles as a sophomore last season with 14 TFLs and four sacks. He creates problems for the offense in many different ways and should be one of the top defenders in the region this fall as a junior. If he continues to work hard and develop over time, Durand could see some college opportunities to comes his way down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These under-the-radar linebackers are bound for big junior seasons this fall...

Joakim Gouda

Joakim Gouda

GA
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Joakim
Gouda LB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
220
HS
South Paulding
|
GA
Sleeper Small-Town 2027 Linebackers To Know
A promising linebacker from Douglassville with the potential to have a dominant junior season, Gouda is a quick-reacting...
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Joakim Gouda

State: Georgia
School: South Paulding
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Zion Paul

Zion Paul

GA
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Zion
Paul LB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Houston County
|
GA
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A quick, active linebacker who covers a lot of ground in coverage, Paul is an aggressive defender who...
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Zion Paul

State: Georgia
School: Houston County
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Jamarion Keyhea

Jamarion Keyhea

GA
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Jamarion
Keyhea LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
HS
Ware County
|
GA
Sleeper Small-Town 2027 Linebackers To Know
A sleeper linebacker to keep a close eye on down in Southeast Georgia, Keyhea is an instinctive defender...
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Jackson Bragg

Jackson Bragg

GA
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Jackson
Bragg LB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Brentwood
|
GA
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Jackson Bragg

State: Georgia
School: Brentwood
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Cope Durand

Cope Durand

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LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Cope
Durand LB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
205
HS
Jasper County
|
GA
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