Seek and Destroy: The Enforcers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The linebacker is a position where the player has to be smart, mirror RBs to seek out tackles, and enforce their will on ball carriers with formed tackles. Each trait is important to why, and the best of the best LBs displayed a mixture of these traits in their play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Every single young LB should watch these videos:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9vzUNvD4fY">Ray Lewis &amp; Roquan Smith Breakdown Film Together | NFL Films Presents</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDHkSWc1WOM">The Ray Lewis Coaching Tree | NFL Films Presents</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1363997"],"_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-68b3be1001f52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1363997' first='Isaiah' last='Morris'] is an LB that loves to shoot into gaps and seek disruption in the backfield. Certainly, his athleticism stands out, allowing him to cover ground quickly and track down ball carriers sideline to sideline. Equally, Morris has the strength to shed off with power. Further, he has balance and control throughout his play when attacking blocks. Morris flashed the potential to make impactful plays. A continuation of play recognition will be key in his development at LB. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19309622/67317d91084dd514253030db' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b3be10020e5"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Updated ranking on <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNY</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZcory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZcory</a> #1 LB in NYS C/O 27' <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSindoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSindoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lpoolfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lpoolfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/antwaunj02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@antwaunj02</a> <a href="https://t.co/UhCUqo4Y4N">pic.twitter.com/UhCUqo4Y4N</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1363997' first='Isaiah' last='Morris'] (@ZayMo35) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZayMo35/status/1960335952125051208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1678452"],"_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-68b3be1002139"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MJ Wells will lay the boom on RBs in the hole and seek out ball carriers throughout the entire field. This is a tone-setting linebacker. Nonetheless, that first-step quickness to attack on the ball was forthcoming on his tape. Being that, impressive 3rd down tackles and closing on the opposition were thrilling to watch. His athleticism, paired with his explosive tackling ability, makes him a disruptive presence against the run. Wells recognizes plays effectively as he unfolds to attack.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18565699/66e8ff3583384dbe0f0384c9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b3be100215e"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some clips from the RH scrimmage. <a href="https://t.co/CV2eMSenx7">pic.twitter.com/CV2eMSenx7</a></p>&mdash; Mj wells (@WellsMj83340) <a href="https://twitter.com/WellsMj83340/status/1961984234832183755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- 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":1865198,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1866404' first='Matthew' last='Monaghan'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_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":"St Francis Prep ","_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-68b4c07e29ca8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1866404' first='Matthew' last='Monaghan'] brings that seek-and-destroy mentality. He shows the ability to mirror running backs and meet them in the hole with force. To add, he does have the aggressive ability to bring down ball carriers. What stood out was his athleticism and speed to get around blockers to get after the QB on blitzes. Monaghan's coverage development will be key for him this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Class of 27'<br>Matthew Monahan<br>5'10 190LB LB<br>Saint Francis preparatory school<br>Fresh Meadows, New York<br>3.8 GPA<br>NCAA ID #2409416020<br>Email:Matthewmon44@gmail.com<br>Number:(917)-584-4879 <a href="https://t.co/K9fx0DlW9E">pic.twitter.com/K9fx0DlW9E</a></p>&mdash; Matthew🏈 (@Matthewmon44) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matthewmon44/status/1955317529775120892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1728071"],"_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-68b4c07e29d8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Firing in bursts when reacting in coverage is the fluidity that [player_tooltip player_id='1728071' first='Aidan' last='Munro'] displays. Munro is a versatile LB that can play off the ball and inside to impact the run game. Even more, he has incredible drive to seek out and travel sideline-to-sideline to make diving tackles. On film, the processing ability stood out when diagnosing plays quickly. Attacking with urgency to produce TFLs. Timing up plays and being a constant havoc on the opposition makes Munro a huge asset at the LB spot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17155967/674231dfb733975b8a4c116b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b4c07e2a205"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had an amazing time competing this past Saturday at <a href="https://twitter.com/UNewHavenFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNewHavenFB</a> camp. Thank you to all the coaches for the time and effort put in this weekend. <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_pow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_pow</a><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMikeDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMikeDay</a><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachScerb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachScerb</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Tafe1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Tafe1</a> <a href="https://t.co/NsG61obbgc">pic.twitter.com/NsG61obbgc</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1728071' first='Aidan' last='Munro'] (@Aidan_1Munro) <a href="https://twitter.com/Aidan_1Munro/status/1949989636769505662?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1743125"],"_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-68b4c07e2a2c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1743125' first='Logan' last='Ellison'] is a no-fear LB that will come off the edge with electric passion to get after the QB. Furthermore, he displays the skill set to seek out the ball carrier and make form tackles that you like to see. Forthwith, Ellison can move all around, including the MLB position. At length, that precise ability to mirror the RBs would flash. Henceforth, he has a high-running motor to pursue nonstop, which was a constant ability for Ellison. Certainly, a continuation of coverage skills will separate him moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17118349/66fb463e34595dabb902f4ae' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b4c07e2a319"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great opportunity to organize and lead a youth football camp for my town. What an honor to coach on the same field where I fell in love with the game. Thanks to all my varsity boys who came out to help. <a href="https://t.co/vvD5HqBvLd">pic.twitter.com/vvD5HqBvLd</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1743125' first='Logan' last='Ellison'] (@LoganEllison_) <a href="https://twitter.com/LoganEllison_/status/1952149730437587213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Social Media:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Aidan_1Munro">[player_tooltip player_id='1728071' first='Aidan' last='Munro'] (@Aidan_1Munro) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Matthewmon44">Matthew🏈 (@Matthewmon44) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/WellsMj83340">Mj wells (@WellsMj83340) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/ZayMo35">[player_tooltip player_id='1363997' first='Isaiah' last='Morris'] (@ZayMo35) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/LoganEllison_">[player_tooltip player_id='1743125' first='Logan' last='Ellison'] (@LoganEllison_) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->