2029 SPRING RANKINGS UPDATE: Linebacker Breakdown

<p><strong>SPRING UPDATE:</strong> We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 linebackers with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant segments. For the linebackers, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1718849' first='Gabriel' last='Turner'] adds to a talented linebacker core for Valley View in 2029. Turner displays a quick first step and attacks the POA effectively with physcality. He displays the motor to chase down ball carriers sideline to sideline. I expect him to take a major leap in 2026. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Gabe_turner28/status/1986638480131096867?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1430704' first='David' last='Eskridge'] can play off-ball or off the edge due to his athletic ability. He's a true runner stopper with solid physicality at the POA. His solid read-and-react ability positions him to make plays at the LOS or in the backfield.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EskridgeDavid29/status/2029044927141736581?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1682876' first='Jacob' last='Comer'] has the potential to play at the next level as he continues his rise in the rankings. He's a communicative presnap linebacker who demonstrates his leadership on every rep. Comer is physical at the point of attack and can tackle in space. Keep an eye on him. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/78JacobMC/status/2015996710535692727?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1937739' first='Zachary' last='Mayweather'] is a breakout candidate for 2026. He's a high motor prospect who utilizes good angles post snap and can work across the face of a blocker, and makes plays in space. Mayweather will be a prospect to watch this summer. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1719313' first='Jacob' last='Chidester'] continues to develop for Fort Smith Northside. Chidester is a physical linebacker who can fill running lanes with solid angles and the ability to stack and shed. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jacobchid/status/1997168892897050768?s=20 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER LINEBACKERS TO WATCH:</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1601653' first='Tylan' last='Florey'] (Valley View)</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1466571' first='Colton' last='Moore'] (Mansfield)</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845799' first='Darrick' last='Udell'] (Nettleton)</p>   <p></p>

SPRING UPDATE: We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 linebackers with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant segments. For the linebackers, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar: