Jack is a little different than the others in this list. He isn’t an overwhelming 220 lbs athlete that can use that size and momentum to crush ball carriers. Instead he has done a great job strengthening his 205 lbs frame and become a great form tackler. Jack does a fantastic job of using his athleticism to also boost how hard he tackles. You see that closing burst that puts the momentum swinging into his favor, and from there the 2027 LB never stops his feet until he is burying the opponent into the ground. Jack’s range and burst paired with his 205 lbs frame has made him one of the hardest hitting LBs in the state.

The premier ILB talent in the Madison area this fall is going to be Verona’s Jack Guenzler Soda Jack Guenzler Soda 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Verona | 2027 State WI . The 6’1″ 195 lbs ’27 checks the boxes. Fast, physical, violent, and smart. He is so quick to diagnose plays and has the speed to take what he sees and put himself in the right place to make plays. He has the three down abilities of a talented ILB. One who can roam the secondary while reading the QB. That ability to flip his hips in space and run with athletes separates him from the crowd. Against the run you see the ability to flow with the play. The ability to always be coming downhill, even when pursuing outside the tackle box. I’m a big fan of Jack and I am excited to watch him further verify he is one of the entire state’s best LBs.

The 6’1″ 195 lbs junior out of Verona is a monster in the middle of their defense. Jack is relentless. He isn’t the biggest athlete, but he plays much bigger than his frame suggests. All while still bringing outstanding athleticism for the position. That athleticism is a cheat code for him. Both on his blitzes and with his pursuit to the sideline or dropping into coverage. Jack is an easy mover in space, but then he has that violent mentality to be able to flip a switch when blitzing or filling against the run. I’m looking forward to Jack putting together a big summer.

Verona had no shortage of talent on their 2024 defense, so seeing a sophomore LB make a big impact tells you a lot about Jack. The Top 5 LB wrecks havoc between the tackles with his quickness and ability to turn that quickness into power. That power should only become more impactful as he continues to fill out his frame and push towards 200 lbs. Jack dominated 2024 with his blitzing. Over and over you see him slice into the backfield and ruin plays before they had a chance to develop. Jack attacks at full speed every snap and closes so quickly on the ball. I think Jack is on his way towards becoming a special LB prospect.