2028 Linebackers Flying Under The Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2028 linebackers are bound for terrific junior seasons this fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2182618"],"_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-6a42d2d814e33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy middle linebacker who can get after the quarterback, Moore is a productive defender south of Atlanta who flashes big-play ability behind the line of scrimmage. The McDonough native plays fast and was one of the state's most productive defender, securing 139 tackles, 16 TFLs and three sacks. He also forced four fumbles and broke up five passes in coverage. He's one of the top sleeper linebackers in the state and should see a big boost in the next 2028 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1590352"],"_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-6a42d2d814ef4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the state's most productive linebackers in the 2028 class from last season, Mapp Jr. is a tackling maching who plays with violence and aggression at 5-foot-11 185-pounds. He consistent found his way to the ball-carrier last year and played more elite a seasoned veteran than a second year sophomore. The Atlanta-area defender made an impressive 125 tackles with 11 TFLs, one sack, five QB pressures, and two fumble recoveries. As good as he was last season, look for the Stockbridge linebacker to be even better as a junior in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091378"],"_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-6a42d2d814f90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough, run-stuffing linebacker who fills the gaps and has no problem delivering a sound hit on the ball-carrier, Long is one of the more underrated 2028 linebackers across North Georgia at the moment. The physical defender lit up the stat sheet as a sophomore last season at Dalton, securing 69 tackles while showing a lot of promise. He's in store for a strong junior season and could see some D1 interest and possible offers come his way down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237660"],"_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-6a42d2d815029"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sure-tackling linebacker in South Georgia to keep a close eye on this fall, Stanley Jr. plays bigger than his frame and brings a level of toughness you love to see from inside linebackers. He does his job play after play and consistently puts himself in a position to take down the ball-carrier. The small-town defender made 107 tackles last season with four TFLs, one fumble recovery and another forced fumble. He's one of the most productive linebackers in the region bound for another giant season as a junior in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237680"],"_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-6a42d2d8150bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A physical defender on the rise in South Georgia, Hogan is a physically-gifted 6-foot-1 200-pound linebacker who flashed D1-potential last season as a sophomore. Another small-town linebacker flying under the radar, Hogan has a very strong 2025 season last year where he made 63 total tackles and picked off one pass in coverage. He was one of the region's top linebackers in his class last year who could push for All-Region honors as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->