Prep Redzone Rankings: 22′ LB Breakdowns
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We’ve finished revamping the 22’ rankings totaling 397 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 Linebackers. Sebastian Cheeks Sebastian Cheeks 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Evanston | 2022 State IL Evanston Twitter…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve finished revamping the 22’ rankings totaling 397 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 Linebackers.
Sebastian Cheeks Sebastian Cheeks 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Evanston | 2022 State IL Evanston Twitter
Rank: 1
Mr. Cheeks comes into the rankings at the number 1 spot, he gets in the backfield quickly and fills holes in run support. He’s a hard hitter that forces fumbles, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and reads/reacts quickly in coverage for interceptions. Mr. Cheeks gets to his coverage drops quickly, gets after it with his aggressive playstyle, and plays through the whistle.
Sean Allison Sean Allison 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Hinsdale Central | 2022 State IL Hinsdale Central Twitter
Rank: 2
Mr. Allison comes into the rankings at the number 2 spot, he attacks downhill and gets pressure on the QB. He stays with his man in coverage with his fluid flip of the hips, isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder, and deflects passes in coverage. Mr. Allison jumps routes resulting in interceptions, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and fills holes in run support.
Terry Elias Terry Elias 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Crete Monee | 2022 State IL Crete Monee Twitter
Rank: 3
Mr. Elias comes into the rankings at the number 3 spot, he fills holes in run support and makes open-field tackles. He attacks downhill, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Elias stays with his man in coverage forcing incomplete passes, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle.
Djabril McNabb Djabril McNabb 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB St Rita | 2022 State IL St Rita Twitter
Rank: 4
Mr. McNabb comes into the rankings at the number 4 spot, he gets pressure on the QB and fills holes in run support. He gets in the backfield quickly, makes open-field tackles, and has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline. Mr. McNabb isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle.
Malyk Jones Malyk Jones 5'10" | 215 lbs | LB Homewood-Flossmoor | 2022 State IL Homewood Flossmoor Twitter
Rank: 5
Mr. Jones comes into the rankings at the number 5 spot, he fills holes in run support and makes open-field tackles. He has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, gets in the backfield quickly, and gets pressure on the QB. Mr. Jones doesn’t give up on plays by taking pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and plays through the whistle.
Jarrett Basten Jarrett Basten 6'1" | 180 lbs | LB Galena | 2022 State IL Galena
Rank: 6
Mr. Basten comes into the rankings at the number 6 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets pressure on the QB. He makes open-field tackles, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Basten meets the running back at the line of scrimmage, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle.
Cade Biedscheid Cade Biedscheid 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Washington | 2022 State IL Washington Community Twitter
Rank: 7
Mr. Biedscheid comes into the rankings at the number 7 spot, he fills holes in run support and isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder to deliver the hard hit. He has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, gets off blocks to make the tackle, and gets pressure on the QB. Mr. Biedscheid reads/reacts quickly resulting in interceptions, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle.
Jamol Molton Jamol Molton 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB East St. Louis | 2022 State IL East St Louis Twitter
Rank: 8
Mr. Molton comes into the rankings at the number 8 spot, he gets off blocks to make the tackle and gets pressure on the QB. He fills holes in run support, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and gets in the backfield quickly. Mr. Molton plays through the whistle and takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield.
Jacob Bottarini Jacob Bottarini 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Marmion | 2022 State IL Marmion Academy Twitter
Rank: 9
Mr. Bottarini comes into the rankings at the number 9 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets pressure on the QB. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, stays with his man in coverage resulting in passes being deflected, and has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline. Mr. Bottarini takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and plays through the whistle.
Mitch Larkin Mitch Larkin 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Palatine | 2022 State IL Palatine Twitter
Rank: 10
Mr. Larkin comes into the rankings at the number 10 spot, he gets pressure on the QB and fills holes in run support. He has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, gets in the backfield quickly, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Larkin plays through the whistle and takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield.
Hunter DeVena Hunter DeVena 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Galesburg | 2022 State IL Galesburg Twitter
Rank: 11
Mr. DeVena comes into the rankings at the number 11 spot, he gets pressure on the QB and fills holes in run support. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, gets in the backfield quickly, and attacks downhill. Mr. DeVena takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and plays through the whistle.
Carson Eggebraten Carson Eggebraten 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Saint Viator | 2022 State IL St Viator Twitter
Rank: 12
Mr. Eggebraten comes into the rankings at the number 12 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets off blocks to make the tackle. He gets pressure on the QB, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and gets in the backfield quickly. Mr. Eggebraten plays through the whistle and takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield.
Derek Whaley Mt Carmel Twitter
Rank: 13
Mr. Whaley comes into the rankings at the number 13 spot, he fills holes in run support and stays with his man in coverage resulting in passes being deflected. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, and stays in the receiver’s hip pocket. Mr. Whaley takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and plays through the whistle.
Jalen Handford Jalen Handford 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Warren Township | 2022 State IL Warrenville Township Twitter
Rank: 14
Mr. Handford comes into the rankings at the number 14 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets pressure on the QB. He has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Handford does a good job re-routing receivers, takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle.
Jadon Mims Jadon Mims 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB IC Catholic Prep | 2022 State IL IC Catholic Prep Twitter
Rank: 15
Mr. Mims comes into the rankings at the number 15 spot, he fills holes in run support and gets off blocks to make the tackle. He makes open-field tackles, does a good job re-routing receivers, and has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline. Mr. Mims takes pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and gets after it with his aggressive playstyle by playing through the whistle.
These are the young men that are the Top 15 Linebackers in the rankings. They put in the hard work, developed their craft, and showcased what they can do during the spring season as well as at showcases/camps.
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