TXHSFB OFFSZN Notebook: 2027 Linebackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Texas' 2027 linebacker group is packed with rangy athletes and downhill thumpers, and this TXHSFB Offseason Notebook spotlights the names making noise this offseason. From sideline-to-sideline movers who erase space to physical tacklers who trigger fast and set the tone, we're tracking the traits that translate on Fridays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1774653"],"_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-697e7521d042d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1774653' first='Cam' last='Pettijohn'] flashes balance with finish that keeps his floor high. That shows up when he leans on sideline range, letting him hold ground and create displacement. If he tightens blitz timing, the ceiling moves in a hurry. He's got real upside left, and the development curve is encouraging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1667929"],"_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-697e7521d04d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1667929' first='Laiton' last='Springer'] consistently shows pad level alongside body control in both phases. When he pairs it with tackle finish, the floor stays high regardless of opponent. Cleaning up coverage depth would turn flashes into a weekly standard. Coaches are going to like the growth runway and how workable the tools are. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["476340"],"_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-697e7521d0554"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='476340' first='Owen' last='Willis Jr.'] consistently shows foot quickness alongside range in both phases. When he pairs it with coverage depth, the floor stays high regardless of opponent. If he tightens sideline range, the ceiling moves in a hurry. The ceiling stays high, and the progress is clearly trending upward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1742058"],"_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-697e7521d05c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1742058' first='Aaron' last='Williams'] brings anchor paired with leverage, and it shows up snap to snap. He complements it with angles to the ball, giving him both stability and pop. Once play strength is more consistent, he's tough to keep from dictating the rep. The runway is there for him to keep rising this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419376"],"_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-697e7521d063c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='419376' first='Carmelo' last='Clawson'] is built on body control plus anchor, which translates to the next level. He complements it with tackle finish, giving him both stability and pop. Once coverage depth is more consistent, he's tough to keep from dictating the rep. That skill set fits in a lot of different schemes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->