Early Signing Day Recap: Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Early signing day this past week, hundreds of athletes across the state signing their pledge to colleges. In this article we will take a look at the four linebackers who are currently committed to a college and plan to play a sport at the next level. While only a handful of athletes are committed, many others have offers, roster spots, and interests from schools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone's Winter Showcase is back for 2025 with more locations than ever. Looking to attend? Register&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/all-events/?type=Showcase">here</a>. 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Heininger, was the defensive anchor for his squad and played on both sides of the ball, and contributing as a TE. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henininger is heading to Buffalo, and is one of the top LB's in the state. He has an outstanding IQ, and can move sideline to sideline. I like his burst, and he plays with a high motor, attacking ball carriers. He wasn't seen much in coverage snaps, but he displays a basic understanding of man coverage, and has fluid hips allowing him to compete in Coverage Reps. Buffalo is getting a beast at LB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations Matthew!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1344742"],"_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-693b4b1b72d6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clemons-Butenko is coming off a state championship win with CBA-Syracuse, and the star LB will be taking his talents to Wesleyan University. The two-sport athlete, will be playing both Baseball and Football in college. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the football field, Clemons-Butenko, has been a staple in the Brothers Defense. The ability that Clemons-Butenko has coming off the edge was evidently fast and strong when blitzing. Additionally, he can set the edge with strength. He has quick feet, and can move sideline to sideline while displaying a quick burst to swoop in for tackles. Wesleyan is getting a two-sport star in Clemons-Butenko</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations Riley!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1569516"],"_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-693b4b1b72e09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Poly Prep athlete, can play across the defense, and has been a valuable athlete for his squad. Standing at 6'3" 185-Pounds, he can fit a LB/DB role, and a hybrid type athlete is who I see in him. Marshall is taking his talents to Middlebury College for both Football and Baseball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has some serious skills on the diamond, but on the football field, he is a versatile athlete who can make an impact on any defense. Marshall is an athletic LB, who can mainly play an OLB position. His coverage ability is my biggest plus with him. He displays an outstanding ability, paired with fluid hips to cover TE, and RB's. He is a real threat on the defensive side of the ball, and Middlebury is getting a star athlete on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations Kobi!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["505862"],"_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-693b4b1b72e7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Aquinas Athlete is another dual-sport playmaker committed in the 2026 class. Auriuso, is committed to Jacksonville for Lacrosse. Auriuso, is a star in two sports, and while he is heading south for Lacrosse, and be a valuable athlete on the football field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Auriuso, played multiple positions for Aquinas, including LB, and RB. He has good footwork, and fluid hips which comes from his lacrosse background, and makes him elite at both LB, and RB. He fits better on defense, and I like the motor he plays with. His ability as a rusher, given his footwork, and speed is elite, and he is a player who can easily play football in college. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations Tano!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->