2027 LBs Ready to Take the Top Spots in the Houston Area

Here we take a look at some backers who have the talent to overtake the top spots in the area. These players have flashed great skill in their play and can make game-changing plays when needed. Not much separates the players at the position and with consistent play, these players can very easily find themselves ahead of the top names.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='1879366' first='Dyllon' last='Bennett'] - Ridge Point   Bennett is a thumper who knows how to avoid a mess and find the ball. He excels at fighting through blockers at the line of scrimmage and bringing down ball carriers for minimal gains. Bennett is a strong run defender, shooting gaps when he sees an opening. He reads his keys very well and shows little hesitation reacting. He is a punishing tackler who will have opposing players think twice before running at him.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Briggs Worthington - Clear Falls   Worthington is a timely blitzer who made a living making plays behind the line of scrimmage. He is a downhill player who attacks with great speed and aggression. Worthington is an excellent tackler in space and brings his pads with him in running lanes. He provides pressure as blitzer and creates chaos with his motor. Fast and physical player who is a tackling machine in the box. Worthington recorded over 120 tackles, 17 TFLs, and 5 sacks for the season.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Ty Miller - Magnolia   Miller is another backer who flies to the ball on every play. He plays very well in space and can make plays in coverage. He reads blocks well and knows his run fits. Miller understands where the ball is going and positions himself in the right spot to make stops. It is an underrated part of his game that he excels at. Miller can drop back into coverage and has shown the ability to make plays on the ball without drawing a penalty and can separate the ball from receivers his hits. He is a player with great agility and uses it well to avoid blockers in congested areas. He has a great game and is a valuable part of the Bulldog defense.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Ethan Sampson | Dickinson   Sampson is always on GO. He makes countless stops in the box, fighting through blockers and shooting running lanes to meet ball carriers at the line. He is an active backer who's initial burst gets right by linemen. Sampson finds his way to the ball through chaos at the line of scrimmage and is a sure tackler. There is no fear in him when taking on offensive linemen and his physicality is seen in every play.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Jaxon Richmond - Lamar   Richmond's ability to play in space stood out. He moves very well and is comfortable covering backs out of the backfield and coming off the coverage to make plays in the open field. He is physical at the point of attack and is quick to shoot the gaps. He does a great job of filling the run lanes with urgency, either forcing the ball to the help or making plays himself. Richmond shows great awareness, knowing where the play is going and finding a way to get to the ball. He is a strong defender with key skills needed to be impactful.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Christian Jackson - Cinco Ranch   Jackson is a do-it-all backer who flashes such skill at the position. He is a versatile defender who plays sideline to sideline with incredible closing speed. Jackson is an impactful player in coverage, moving very well in space and being a defensive back in zone. He understands his role and is more than comfortable when dropping back. Jackson can set the edge and make plays on the outside as well, forcing runs back to his teammates. His ability to use his agility in the box allows him to avoid linemen and make plays in the backfield. He is quick to react and is a sure tackler when in pursuit. Jackson is a tremendous weapon to have defensively with room to develop even more.

Here we take a look at some backers who have the talent to overtake the top spots in the area. These players have flashed great skill in their play and can make game-changing plays when needed. Not much separates the players at the position and with consistent play, these players can very easily find themselves ahead of the top names.