Small-Town 2027 Linebackers Added To Latest Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These small-town linebackers were added to the latest 2027 Prep Redzone rankings...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893414"],"_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-69398e34d4b70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impressive under-the-radar linebacker in Savannah, Baker is a versatile linebacker with a lengthy frame who plays hard and can deliver a sound hit on the ball-carrier. He can rush on the edge and he can also help consistently wrap up and help stop the run. He's one of the top 2027 defenders in the region and was added to the latest rankings update after a strong junior season where he made 64 tackles, seven TFLs and five sacks. The hard-hitting Calvary Day standout is now ranked as the No. 46 linebacker prospect in the state for the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1906557"],"_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-69398e34d4bf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy linebacker with strong instincts and impressive closing speed, Williams plays hard, can play sideline to sideline, and is one of the fastest 2027 linebackers across Cherokee County. He brings D1-caliber size, he plays fast, and he wraps up well, and does a good job of tackling around the feet. He's fresh off a really productive junior season where he made an eye-opening 129 tackles, 13 TFLs and five sacks with 20 more quarterback pressures. The playmaking 6-foot-2 210-pounder could garner some impressive D1 interest and offers this winter and is now ranked as the No. 20 LB prospect in the state for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1906864"],"_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-69398e34d4c9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper 2027 linebacker to know in Middle Georgia, Storm brought the storm this fall as a junior for Pike County. At 6-foot-1 210-pounds, Storm brings plenty of size, toughness, and physicality to the position and made a big impact all season long in 2025. This underrated defender fights off blocks and does a good job of hitting the ball-carrier behind his pads. He made an impressive 89 tackles last season with 11 TFLs and once forced fumble. He was a consistent, dependable player on defense and is now ranked as the No. 49 overall linebacker prospect in Georgia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2004834"],"_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-69398e34d4cf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A smart, max-effort linebacker from Middle Georgia, Blunt brings a compact, unclear frame to the table with impressive quickness and closing speed when chasing down the ball-carrier. He consistently puts himself in the right position and lit up the stat sheet this fall as a junior. The Peach County standout made an impressive 103 tackles this season with 10 TFLs and one fumble recovery. He's one of the top linebackers in the region and was an easy addition to the latest 2027 Prep Redzone rankings. He's now ranked as the No. 54 LB prospect in the state for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2045961"],"_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-69398e34d4d47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impressive junior linebacker flying under the radar, Hughes is a playmaker who can make a big impact defensively and on special teams. He plays hard, tackles properly, and was one of the more productive defenders in the area this fall. Playing for an outstanding Swainsboro program, Hughes made his small town proud with his 94 total tackles and five TFLs. He made 10+ tackles in four games while also making an impact against the pass. He'll be one of the top returning defenders in the region next fall as a senior. He was an easy addition to the latest update and is now ranked as the No. 59 linebacker prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->