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2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown

2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards September 27, 2025 @ 09:35 AM
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Darrick Udell
Darrick Udell 5'9" | 160 lbs | LB/RB | 2029
AR
Jacob Chidester
Jacob Chidester 5'8" | 175 lbs | LB/RB | 2029
AR
Sawyer Boone
Sawyer Boone 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2029
AR
Gabriel Turner
Gabriel Turner 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2029
AR
Tylan Florey
Tylan Florey 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB/TE | 2029
AR
Colton Moore
Colton Moore 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB | 2029
AR
David Eskridge
David Eskridge 5'11" | 180 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2029
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FALL UPDATE:</strong>&nbsp;We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 linebackers with analysis. Over the next week, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the linebackers, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2029","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2496","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d7480571584"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1601653"],"_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-68d7480572d9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1601653' first='Tylan' last='Florey'] continues his <span>dominance. His potential is intriguing, as he will be playing on Saturdays</span> in the future. He plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor, positioning himself to make plays all over the field. Florey displays solid read-and-react ability, utilizing good footwork and foot quickness to attack downhill. His physicality at the POA is impressive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TyFlorey27/status/1969458608225091894","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TyFlorey27/status/1969458608225091894 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1430704"],"_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-68d7480572de7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1430704' first='David' last='Eskridge'] is a true runner stopper with the physicality needed at the POA. His solid read-and-react ability positions him to make plays at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield. Overall, he plays with a high motor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EskridgeDavid29/status/1968201744531574881","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EskridgeDavid29/status/1968201744531574881 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1718849"],"_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-68d7480572e2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1718849' first='Gabriel' last='Turner'] lands at number 92 overall and 4th at his position. He displays the motor to chase down ball carriers sideline to sideline. Turner also showcases the work ethic you want in an off-ball linebacker. He has the skillset to play the Mike or Will. Keep an eye on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Gabe_turner28/status/1969084855263904194","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Gabe_turner28/status/1969084855263904194 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1845799"],"_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-68d7480572e6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1845799' first='Darrick' last='Udell'] receives his first-ever ranking. He's a strong off-ball linebacker with a quick first step and solid angles when attacking downhill. Udell is a willing tackler in space and can fill running lanes quickly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.7 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Darrickudell5/status/1966941317625532467","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Darrickudell5/status/1966941317625532467 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1719313"],"_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-68d7480572eab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1719313' first='Jacob' last='Chidester'] lands at number 153 overall and 7th at his position for his first-ever ranking. As we mentioned before, he is a physical linebacker at the POA. He can fill gaps and running lanes with solid angles and the ability to stack and shed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jacobchid/status/1966305238568284387","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jacobchid/status/1966305238568284387 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER LINEBACKERS TO WATCH:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='1466571' first='Colton' last='Moore'] (Mansfield)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='1718930' first='Sawyer' last='Boone'] (Little Rock Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

FALL UPDATE: We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 linebackers with analysis. Over the next week, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the linebackers, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:

Tylan Florey

Tylan Florey

AR
LB/TE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB/TE
CLASS 2029
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Tylan
Florey LB/TE
Class
2029
Height
6'3"
Weight
210
HS
Valley View
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
Tylan Florey continues his dominance. His potential is intriguing, as he will be playing on Saturdays in the...
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Tylan Florey

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State: Arkansas
School: Valley View
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David Eskridge

David Eskridge

AR
LB/EDGE
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2029
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David
Eskridge LB/EDGE
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Little Rock Parkview
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
David Eskridge is a true runner stopper with the physicality needed at the POA. His solid read-and-react ability...
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David Eskridge

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State: Arkansas
School: Little Rock Parkview
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Gabriel Turner

Gabriel Turner

AR
LB/EDGE
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2029
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Gabriel
Turner LB/EDGE
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Valley View
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
Gabriel Turner lands at number 92 overall and 4th at his position. He displays the motor to chase...
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Gabriel Turner

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State: Arkansas
School: Valley View
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Darrick Udell

Darrick Udell

AR
LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 160
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2029
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Darrick
Udell LB/RB
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Nettleton
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
Darrick Udell receives his first-ever ranking. He’s a strong off-ball linebacker with a quick first step and solid...
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Darrick Udell

State: Arkansas
School: Nettleton
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Jacob Chidester

Jacob Chidester

AR
LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 175
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2029
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Jacob
Chidester LB/RB
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
Weight
175
HS
Fort Smith Northside
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
Jacob Chidester lands at number 153 overall and 7th at his position for his first-ever ranking. As we...
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School: Fort Smith Northside
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