Under-The-Radar 2026 Linebackers To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sleeper 2026 linebackers are off to terrific starts to their senior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1856772"],"_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-68b085246888b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A consistent, sure-tackling defender who reacts quickly and knows how to wrap up, Allen has been a tackling machine to start his senior season for the East Forsyth Broncos. He plays hard, shows good effort every snap, and consistently finds his way to the ball-carrier. He brings a lean from and shows above-average athleticism when making a play on the ball-carrier. The small-town linebacker made and impressive 41 tackles through his first two games, helping lead his Broncos team to a strong 2-0 start to the season. He made 19 tackles in week one against Forsyth Central and 22 more tackles in a week two win over Dawson County. Look for Allen to be added to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1856787"],"_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-68b08a6942679"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A two-way standout in Gainesville and one of the most productive linebackers in the area to start the 2025 season, Jarrett is a two way player who has tackled everything in sight to kick off his senior season. The physical, hard-hitting defender stands at 6-foot-3 230-pounds and made an impressive 34 tackles through his first two games. Jarrett made an eye-opening 23 tackles in a week one win over Banks County followed by an 11-tackle game in week two against Oglethorpe County. He's an intimidating defender and one of the top senior linebackers around Lake Lanier. He's been really impressive to start the season and will be an easy addition to the next rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1856804"],"_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-68b08a69426f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An active defender that has tackled everything around him to start the 2025 season, McGilvery is a strong athlete who can also catch passes on offense to help a struggling South Forsyth program. However, the more McGilvery is involved, the better they'll be. He's a natural defender who plays hard and is fundamentally sound when making a big tackle. He has a nose for the ball and made an impressive 27 tackles through the first two games of his senior season. He's one of the top linebackers in Forsyth County with All-Region potential if he continues to play like this throughout the season. He's an easy sleeper linebacker to know who should light up the stat sheet this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1857967"],"_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-68b34ef9bf5f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A metro-Atlanta linebacker with impressive instincts and the ability to make a strong tackle, the McDonough native may not be the biggest or fastest linebacker in the 2026 class, but he consistently puts himself in a position to find the ball-carrier and get him off the ground. He's off to a terrific start to his senior season, making an impressive 25 tackles through his first two games. He made 8 tackles in week one and was all over the field in week two, making 17 tackles during win over Union Grove. He plays hard, tackles well, and has a chance to be one of the more productive linebackers in the region this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1858016"],"_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-68b34ef9bf64d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impressive Cobb County linebacker on the rise in Marietta, Pruet is off to a really strong start to his senior year for a Walton program with high expectations. Pruet has a nose for the football and brings an impressive frame to the table at 6-foot-2 195-pounds. He can dissect plays early and gives really good effort on every snap. Through his first two games, the Raider defender made 24 tackles while creating havoc in the backfield. He plays hard, runs well for his size, and shows good technique when making a big tackle on the ball-carrier. He's a fast-rising senior who will be added to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->