PRZPA Stock UP Showcase LB Group 3 Positional Notes

[player_tooltip player_id='1715221' first='Blake' last='Landherr'] is a 6'1”, 205-pound middle linebacker for Pennridge High School who brings a physical, high-motor presence to the heart of the defense. He plays the position with toughness. Landherr shows strong awareness, quickly diagnosing run concepts and flowing to the football. His relentless motor keeps him involved from snap to whistle, allowing him to pile up production within given drills. He plays with confidence and discipline, rarely taking drill reps off. Landherr's blend of size, effort, and instincts makes him a dependable anchor in the middle of the field. Blake came into PRZPA Stock Up Showcase putting together a dominant Sophomore season that earned him SOL First Team All-League honors at linebacker. He finished the year with an eye-popping 135 tackles, consistently serving as the heartbeat of the Pennridge defense. Landherr added 14 tackles for loss, showing his ability to play downhill and disrupt plays behind the line of scrimmage. His impact went beyond tackles, as he found the end zone three times and recovered three fumbles. He is a proven playmaker whose production speaks loudly for itself.     [player_tooltip player_id='2105016' first='Joseph' last='Griffiths'] is a Class of 2028 outside linebacker for Downingtown East High School who plays with nonstop effort and toughness. At 5'11”, 151 pounds, Griffiths brings energy and urgency to every rep during PRZPA Stock Up Showcase. His motor stands out, as he is consistently flying to the football with the intent to finish plays. Griffiths plays fearless football and shows a willingness to be able to hit, which is an important trait for a young linebacker. He does not indicate to shy away from contact and competes with confidence. Griffiths shows strong discipline and reliability in both position drills and One on One game settings. While not overly vocal, he leads by example with his work ethic and consistency. His high character and commitment are evident in how he prepared and competed for this showcase. Griffiths continued to show steady growth at the position during the showcase. He is a young linebacker with intangibles that coaches value and a foundation to build on moving forward.       [player_tooltip player_id='2110059' first='Nick' last='Kozik'] of Exeter High School is a Class of 2029 outside linebacker with a hybrid skill set that fits today's game. At 6'1”, 160 pounds, his height gives him a clear advantage when matching up against bigger tight ends in coverage. Kozik shows the versatility to function as both a traditional linebacker and a space defender. He was one of the younger linebackers at the PRZPA Stock Up Showcase, yet never looked overwhelmed by the competition. Kozik's willingness to learn stood out throughout the event. He was extremely coachable and consistently applied feedback in real time. During linebacker drills, he absorbed instruction from college-level coaches and adjusted his technique accordingly. His awareness and effort allowed him to compete confidently rep after rep. Kozik plays with maturity beyond his class year. As he continues to develop physically, his upside as a hybrid linebacker is very intriguing.       [player_tooltip player_id='1715051' first='Jake' last='Gray'] is a Class of 2028 Phoenixville High School middle linebacker with a prototypical build at 6'2”, 225 pounds. He has a solid, dense frame with a thick lower body and strong shoulders that immediately looks the part of an inside linebacker. Gray shows high-level strength for his age, giving him the ability to take on and shed blockers effectively. He plays with a true north-south mindset and excels when attacking downhill. While his short-area agility is solid, he is best suited operating between the tackles rather than in extended space. Gray's strength and physicality make him a premier run-stuffer at the point of attack. His motor runs hot, as he relentlessly pursues ball carriers snap after snap. He delivers high-impact hits and brings physical tone to the middle of the defense. Gray also displays mental toughness and the confidence to command the defense. He profiles as an ideal plug-and-play inside linebacker for both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes that value toughness in the middle.     [player_tooltip player_id='1702648' first='King' last='Saillant'] is a 6'4”, 215-pound outside linebacker from Coatesville who possesses the kind of frame and upside college recruiters look for. He brings long limbs, natural strength, and growth potential that immediately draw attention. Saillant flashes the explosiveness needed to impact the game at the next level, particularly when working off the edge. His first-step quickness is evident, and when paired with his stride length, he can cause blockers in space. He shows the ability to extend and play with solid leverage when engaging opponents. Pad level can be inconsistent at times, which limits his effectiveness in certain reps. His move set and hand-fighting repertoire are still developing and have room to grow. Despite those areas needing refinement, Saillant clearly shows real next-level potential. A key area to monitor moving forward will be his versatility in space and ability to flip his hips and carry tight ends up the seam. With continued development, Saillant is a high-upside prospect whose final tape will be exciting to share with college coaches.