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2029 DECEMBER RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown

2029 DECEMBER RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards December 5, 2025 @ 12:40 PM
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Darrick Udell
Darrick Udell 5'9" | 177 lbs | LB/RB | 2029
AR
Jacob Chidester
Jacob Chidester 5'8" | 175 lbs | LB | 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
Jacob Comer
Jacob Comer 5'8" | 185 lbs | LB | 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 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2029
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>POST-SEASON 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 month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant 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-69322f050f1dd"} /--> <!-- 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-69322f0510afc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1601653' first='Tylan' last='Florey'] rises to number four overall and recently received his first D1 offer from Florida. As mentioned before, he's a high motor prospect who plays sideline-to-sideline. Florey is a high-IQ linebacker who can play either the Mike or Will position. He displays the ability to drop into coverage quickly and effectively. Add him to your recruiting board.</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/1996023872555286762?s=20","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/1996023872555286762?s=20 </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-69322f0510b54"} --> <!-- 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 prospect to keep an eye on as he develops over the off-season. He's a true runner stopper with solid physicality at the POA. His solid read-and-react ability positions him to make plays at the LOS or in the backfield. </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/1984744982079533534?s=20","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/1984744982079533534?s=20 </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-69322f0510ba4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1845799' first='Darrick' last='Udell'] is under the radar in this class. 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. I expect him to develop this off-season. </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/1978073962539069669?s=20","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/1978073962539069669?s=20 </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-69322f0510bee"} --> <!-- 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 168 overall as he continues his development. Chidester is a physical linebacker who can fill running lanes with solid angles and the ability to stack and shed. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jacobchid/status/1978260905784643791?s=20","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/1978260905784643791?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">MORE LINEBACKERS:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1466571' first='Colton' last='Moore'] (Mansfield)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1718849' first='Gabriel' last='Turner'] (Valley View)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1718930' first='Sawyer' last='Boone'] (Little Rock Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1682876' first='Jacob' last='Comer'] (Rogers)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

POST-SEASON 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 month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant 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 DECEMBER RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
Tylan Florey rises to number four overall and recently received his first D1 offer from Florida. As mentioned...
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School: Valley View
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David Eskridge

David Eskridge

AR
LB/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2029
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David
Eskridge LB/EDGE
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Little Rock Parkview
|
AR
2029 DECEMBER RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
David Eskridge is a prospect to keep an eye on as he develops over the off-season. He’s a...
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State: Arkansas
School: Little Rock Parkview
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Darrick Udell

Darrick Udell

AR
LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 177
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2029
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Darrick
Udell LB/RB
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
177
HS
Nettleton
|
AR
2029 DECEMBER RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
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School: Nettleton
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Jacob Chidester

Jacob Chidester

AR
LB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 175
POS LB
CLASS 2029
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Jacob
Chidester LB
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
Weight
175
HS
Fort Smith Northside
|
AR
2029 DECEMBER RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown
Jacob Chidester lands at number 168 overall as he continues his development. Chidester is a physical linebacker who...
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