5 Georgia Linebackers Ready to Dominate in 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**The Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase Tour is coming to many cities, including Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta, Georgia event will be held on January 10th for all players in the 2026-2029. College coaches will be in attendance, colleges will receive results, you will receive media coverage, and you will have a huge opportunity to make a name for yourself. Benefits include competing in front of college coaches, gaining coverage from our scouts, having the chance to rise in our rankings, having your scores sent to D1 schools that have registered to see them, and so much more. <a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/2134/register/stock-up-showcase-georgia">Click here to register</a>, and use code "SiskWinterPRZ" to get $10 off!**</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Georgia has become one to watch for many different positions, including the linebacker position group, as this state has some of the best linebackers. By nature, considering they have some of the best, they also have some of the most underrated linebackers in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five players who have the opportunity to be a top linebacker next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["342768"],"_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-69474bdb3d01b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roberts does an excellent job when it comes to shooting gaps, and he has shown throughout the season that he is someone who can be counted on when it comes to breaking down at the right angle. One of the more reliable guys on the field for the Central Lions, and he is someone who will be viewed as a lead candidate to lead this team in tackles come next season, as he is one of the more sure tacklers in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091378"],"_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-69474bdb3d081"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the better players in the 2028 class in his area, and he is someone who has found his stride on the defensive side, despite being a running back early on. Long was phenomenal this season and is extremely quick when it comes to getting to a running back. He is someone who won't get burned down the sidelines at this level, and is one of the more polished linebackers there is, especially in the northern part of Georgia. He has solid hips and will be someone who can play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2087329"],"_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-69474bdb3d0ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hall is arguably the most hidden-gem player on this list. He brings the boom, and he does that at 100%. He is a guy who continues to improve with his speed, and it has improved a ton. He is likely the fastest guy on this list in pads. Hall can absolutely ball when it comes to taking angles as well. He continues to work on his defense in coverage, which is the area that will need the most improvement, but even that has shown its positives. I am a huge fan of Hall, and he is one of my guys.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2087332"],"_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-69474bdb3d10b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A player with many traits, who finished last season the right way. He finished with an average of 8.8 tackles per game. Not only that, but his gap shooting showed, as he finished the season with nearly 20 tackles for losses, as he finished the season with a total of 17. He is someone who will only improve, and I believe he is a top guy at the position when he is firing on all cylinders, and his stats have shown why that's the case.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1891840"],"_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-69474bdb3d14a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richardson is the only ranked player on this list, and one could argue that he is quite the underrated prospect anyway. He is someone whom I view as a top option to hold down a QB spy, and I believe he has become a fast enough linebacker to be able to cause some havoc for those who try to scramble. He has held his fair share of tackles, which is what he is most known for despite being undersized. He will be dangerous in his final season, and this will be something to watch moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->