2029 Rankings Breakdown: Newly Added Linebackers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2104546"],"_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-69efa6c1ae92f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schuster checks into our rankings update as the top linebacker in the 2029 class and deservingly so. He is a long and rangy player that can make plays outside the tackles, closes quickly and is violent inside while packing a punch at the POA. He is a smooth mover around blockers, can shock and shed in the box and knifes into the backfield while a excellent pass rusher with natural bend, violent hands and is always pursuing the ball backside. His length, range and high IQ for his age makes him a intriguing prospect and its no surprise he is already a national recruit and one of the top players in the Trinity League. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2089958"],"_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-69efa6c1ae9ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tivao checks into our rankings update as a top prospect at the position and is another violent hitter that fly's around and makes plays outside the tackles. He has a nose for the ball and can cover downfield with fluid hips and natural ball skills at the POA. In the run game, he can come up and set the edge, run through blockers full speed and is not afraid to knife into the backfield and make plays behind the line in the box. A very fast and explosive defender that is a plus athlete with still three years left, he should be drawing no shortage of FBS attention over the next 12 months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2135984"],"_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-69efa6c1ae9fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paredes checks into our rankings as a top ten player in a loaded linebacker group for this class and is a fluid playmaker that moves well over the top, quickly can get into the backfield and is a plus athlete with a nice frame to add size over the next three years. On tape he shows he can play both inside or outside backer, is a physical presence in the middle of the defense and brings a punch at the POA while also showing he can rush the passer off the edge with a quick first step and bend around the corner while pursuing the ball outside the tackles and making plays sideline to sideline. Look for him to start gathering college interest here soon and is a 2026 rising name to note this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2097704"],"_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-69efa6c1aea47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bessler is a true outside linebacker that has a strong understanding of the position and can come up and set the edge and make plays in the open field. He tackles well in space and takes good angles while able to take down bigger ball carriers and track down backside. He reads plays quickly, shows he can get behind the line off the edge and has closing speed and change of direction to bring down receivers and backs in space. Bessler is a high motor prospect that should fit nicely as a safety/outside linebacker prospect in college and is far from a finished product. Look for Bessler to be one of the top tacklers across San Diego heading into the 2026 season and is a key regional name to note in the 2029 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->