5 Impact Linebackers in the 2028 Class Ready to Explode

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265163"],"_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-6a617228b9b31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1265163' first='Jayon' last='Williams'] is an explosive and versatile linebacker in the 2028 class. Playing as both an inside linebacker and an edge defender, he was a standout. As an inside linebacker, he shows good instincts as he reads plays well and comes upfield to make tackles. He shows a good ability to make plays all over the field. Then, as an edge defender, he is explosive. He gets off the ball quickly, and offensive tackles struggle to stay in front of him. His 1st step is excellent. He then is so athletic that he closes on plays in the offensive backfield. Williams is a highly skilled defender in the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Sophomore season highlights MLB/DE<br>63 TACKLES<br>35 SOLO<br>8 TFLS<br>4.5 SACKS<br>2 FR<br>5 Pass deflections <br>HEAD COACH <a href="https://x.com/HEADSAINT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HEADSAINT</a> <a href="https://t.co/3bMsYK6gvQ">https://t.co/3bMsYK6gvQ</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/_d1kye?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_d1kye</a> <a href="https://x.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/One11Recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@One11Recruiting</a> <a href="https://x.com/247recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247recruiting</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachFourTUFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachFourTUFF</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachChiTUFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachChiTUFF</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzoneNext?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNext</a> <a href="https://x.com/RPOrecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPOrecruits</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1265163' first='Jayon' last='Williams'] (@JayonWilli33098) <a href="https://x.com/JayonWilli33098/status/1993472284208906638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2232484"],"_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-6a617228b9ba4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2232484' first='La'Rod' last='Potter'] is a good outside linebacker and edge defender for Wissahickon. His ability to play both positions seamlessly is impressive. As an edge defender, he is explosive off the ball. Offensive tackles struggle trying to block him one-on-one. He was then disruptive against offenses because of this ability. Then, as an outside linebacker, he showed a good ability to play in space. He is good at stopping the run and the pass. His ability to read plays and make them in the open field is impressive. Potter is a good defender who is super talented. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/aokbxQodKn">https://t.co/aokbxQodKn</a><br>Sophomore season highlights!💪🏾<br>All league nominee OLB <br>51.5 Tackles <br>3 Sacks<br>10 TFL's <br>7 Qb hurries <br>1 PBU <br>So thankful for this season and am ready to get to work!</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2232484' first='La'Rod' last='Potter'] (@rod_pt46) <a href="https://x.com/rod_pt46/status/1996954927399162270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2232573"],"_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-6a617228b9bfa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2232573' first='Nicco' last='Thomas'] is an excellent inside linebacker prospect. His ability to see the ball and then attack it is impressive. He looks like he is shot out of a cannon the way he plays linebacker. He is excellent at firing upfield and making tackles in or near the line of scrimmage. He also shows good speed, and when a ball carrier tries to get away, he tackles them most of the time. Thomas is a highly skilled inside linebacker for North Hills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophmore Season 🎥 (MUST WATCH) ‼️<br>- 111 Total Tackles <br>- 11 TFLs<br>(2nd Leading Team Tackles)<br>⁦<a href="https://x.com/wpialsportnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportnews</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a>⁩ <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Grind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Grind</a> <a href="https://t.co/rWEYqKRNIY">https://t.co/rWEYqKRNIY</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2232573' first='Nicco' last='Thomas'] (@NiccoT2028) <a href="https://x.com/NiccoT2028/status/1985455538696556919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2232608"],"_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-6a617228b9c4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2232608' first='Logan' last='Thies'] is a versatile defender from Highlands. As a linebacker and edge defender, he is an excellent player. As an edge defender, he gets off the ball quickly. He uses his hands well to rip through the bodies of offensive tackles. He then has excellent closing speed to make plays in the offensive backfield. Then, as an inside linebacker, he can make plays all over the field. Thies is a good defensive player who is highly skilled. He has a bright future ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">COACH'S‼️<br>Sophomore season film<br>96 tackles <br>12 sacks <br>DE/LB<br>5'11<br>195<a href="https://t.co/AgotVS5Ok0">https://t.co/AgotVS5Ok0</a> <a href="https://t.co/KUfbUSJEjc">pic.twitter.com/KUfbUSJEjc</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2232608' first='Logan' last='Thies'] (@LoganThies9) <a href="https://x.com/LoganThies9/status/1993811504701804733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2110591"],"_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-6a617228b9c9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2110591' first='Nick' last='Vennare'] is a good inside linebacker in the 2028 class. His ability to see the ball and make tackles is top-notch. He has good speed and makes plays all over the field. He is a fierce tackler, and he packs a punch when he tackles ball carriers. He also shows good size (6'2"), which allows him to make those plays all over the field. He is an excellent linebacker who has a bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Work in progress..⏳⏳🏈 <a href="https://t.co/8WtmlR5NCz">pic.twitter.com/8WtmlR5NCz</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2110591' first='Nick' last='Vennare'] (@NickVennare) <a href="https://x.com/NickVennare/status/2057470080967995788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->