PRZ Stock Up Showcase Carolinas: Linebacker Analysis

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over 100 players across the Carolinas and beyond came to compete and participate in the Winter edition of the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase. There was a wide range of talent on display at the linebacker spot, and we'll highlight a number of the players who had good moments to stand out amongst the competition in attendance. Let's get started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2073131"],"_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-6938eff542875"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matthew had a strong season for a Butler team that made the 2nd round of the playoffs, and he showed well here at this showcase as well. Matthew has a nice physical frame and showed good range throughout the individual portion of the showcase, most notably. He also held up well during 1-on-1s against running backs in pass coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635381"],"_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-6938eff5428f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaleb was named the MVP of the linebacker group, and the thing that impressed me the most is how well he took to coaching throughout drills. He was commended a number of times by the linebacker position coach throughout the individual period. With his size and athletic ability, Kaleb can be an inside linebacker who doesn't have to come off the field on 3rd downs, a major plus. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["253148"],"_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-6938eff542952"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I really liked Yakaden as he fits that hybrid strong safety/outside linebacker role perfectly, and that's a player who's really important as spread offenses continue to grow in popularity. Yakaden really shone in the 1 on 1 portion of the showcase, as he showed excellent coverage skills against running backs and tight ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616142"],"_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-6938eff5429ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lej'end looked as smooth as he always does, going through drills showing his speed and athletic ability well. He is coming off a big season at Butler like Matthew, achieving 100 total tackles on the season with double-digit tackles for loss as well. With two early offers from Division 1 schools, I'm eager to see how he continues to grow and develop this offseason, going into his junior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1819722"],"_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-6938eff542a02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I noted Tyrone here because I thought he had a nice burst coming out of breaks during his individual periods at linebacker. That sudden change is essential in getting to the football and making plays on a consistent basis. Tyrone is another prospect with some size to him, but he can still move well in space and affect the game in both run and pass defense without much of a dropoff. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->