No Free Yards Colorado’s 2029 LBs + DTs That Are Built Different

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm continuing my coverage on the 2029 rankings / watchlist with the some exciting defensive tackles and linebackers to add on your radar. These upcoming sophomores are starting to make an impression on this great box state of ours. Let's dive into my analysis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1650595"],"_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-6971432b0d446"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson measures in at 5'11 230-pounds and is an exciting upcoming defensive lineman. Good athletic ability due to very good balance, lateral quickness, good speed, and acceleration. Good hand speed and initial quickness out of his stance. Very good strength and hand placement. Very good get off and good block shedding. Great job at splitting double blocks and making the tackle. Robinson pushes the pocket, creating a disruptive pass rush. He has very good tackling and pursuit. He'll chase the ball carrier down from the 1^st level to the perimeter to make the tackle. Another notch in his belt includes offensive line. When he's lined up as an OT, they run an off-balance OT screen to him. He has good catching, and uses his very good balance to consistently gain chunks of yardage. I'm very excited to see where Robinson's development takes him as a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101550"],"_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-6971432b0d4ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nkela measures in at 5'8 165-pounds. This past season, he accounted for 22 total tackles (5 solo, 17 assisted), 4 TFL, and 2 sacks. Nkela has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, lateral quickness, speed, and balance. Good initial quickness out of his stance. Good hand speed. Good strength. Very good hand placement, with good hand strength. Nkela has the ability to hold a double block and split it. Good get off speed, and block shedding. He plugs up the gaps, and creates opportunities for other defenders to make plays. He has very good tackling, and it takes a lot for the ball carrier to escape his grasp. Keep an eye on this prospect out of Manual.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2103972"],"_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-6971432b0d563"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooks is already making an impact at the varsity level. Measuring in at 5'11 195-pounds, the LB/RB had 64 total tackles (7 solo, 57 assisted), 3 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, with 8 carries for 34 yards and 1 touchdown. Brooks has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, change of direction, good acceleration, speed, and jumping. Good read and reaction speed paired with good range. Brooks is consistently helping his teammates finish tackles, and will run across the field to help them out. Good tackling. When he rushes the QB, he uses his good block shedding and get off to get underneath the OL's pads and get the TFL. Look for him to continue growing and making big plays in his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2105431"],"_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-6971432b0d5d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lee is another linebacker making an impact at the varsity level as a freshman. The 5'10 210-pound LB had 43 total tackles (8 solo, 35 assisted), 3 TFL, and 1 sack. Lee has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, good change of direction, and jumping. Lee uses his good read and reaction time to put himself in a position to succeed. Very good competitive toughness, consistently helping his teammates finish the tackles. Good get off and block shedding with very good blitz take off speed. Lee rips through the OL and gets into the backfield. Good coverage skills as well. Another linebacker I'm excited to see develop more over the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101556"],"_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-6971432b0d645"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hall measures in at 5'10 150-pounds, playing LB and RB for Forge Christian. He had 38 total tackles (14 solo, 24 assisted), 4 TFL, 3 INT, 6 PD, 1 blocked field goal, 7 rushes for 70 yards and 1 touchdown, 13 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown. Hall is a very versatile prospect. He has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, lateral quickness, change of direction, jumping, and good acceleration. Good read and reaction speed. Very good get off and block shedding. Excels both as a downhill linebacker and in coverage. Very good timing pass break ups or swatting the ball out of the air. Good tackling. Good ball tracking and catching. Watch out for Hall to have another big season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->