2023 Never Before Covered: Linebackers
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One of the most enjoyable things about working for Prep RedZone is being able to constantly fine new prospects and adding to the list that is updated several times a year. With the prospects that we cover in this series;…
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Continue ReadingOne of the most enjoyable things about working for Prep RedZone is being able to constantly fine new prospects and adding to the list that is updated several times a year. With the prospects that we cover in this series; the prospects will be added to the updated rankings over the next few weeks. All of the linebackers in this series have already had impressive careers thus far and have an opportunity to build on it this coming season.
Preston Prock Preston Prock 6'4" | 230 lbs | LB Conway | 2023 State AR -Conway-6’3” 230-Pounds
Prock is a linebacker that is always around the ball carrier. He does a great job of fending off blocks and getting into the opponent’s backfield. Prock uses his speed to disrupt the opponent’s rushing attack and he is effective when rushing the passer. He has impressive versatility that allows him to play the linebacker position as well as the defensive end spot. Prock has the potential for a big season in 2022 as do the Wampus Cats.
Noah DeJarnatt Noah DeJarnatt 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Shiloh Christian | 2023 State AR -Shiloh Christian-6’1” 215-Pounds
Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to the Shiloh Christian linebacker. DeJarnatt does a great job of diagnosing the play and being in position to bring down the ball carrier. He is impressive in wrapping up the ball carrier and getting into the offensive backfield. DeJarnatt is a prospect that uses his speed well on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. DeJarnatt is another prospect to keep an eye on in 2022. He has the potential to impact the game on both sides of the ball.
Amare Tareo Amare Tareo 6'0" | 170 lbs | LB Springdale Har-Ber | 2023 State AR -Springdale Har-Ber-6’0” 170-Pounds
Tareo is a linebacker that does a good job dropping back into coverage as well as filling the rushing lanes. Tareo does not miss tackles and is aggressive when it comes to pass coverage. He is always around the football and does not seem to have trouble fending off of blocks and getting into the offensive backfield. Tareo has the potential to hear his name called quite a bit on Friday nights in 2022.
Garrett Sanders Garrett Sanders 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Conway | 2023 State AR -Conway-6’1” 215-Pounds
Conway has a number of talented linebackers coming up in the class of 2023. Sanders is a linebacker that is all over the field for the Wampus Cats. He is a linebacker that can read the play and not be sucked in by a play action fake. Sanders is extremely alert when it comes to playing the run or the pass. An area, that scouts should pay attention is the hands that Sanders possesses. He can make a difficult tackle or haul in an interception and take it back the other way. Sanders is a player to watch out for this coming season.
Brian Weatherspoon Brian Weatherspoon 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Marion | 2023 State AR -Marion-6’0” 205-Pounds
The Marion linebacker has excellent speed, and he uses it extremely well. Weatherspoon is terrific at identifying the run and bringing down the ball carrier. He is difficult to block, and he gives the opposing offensive line plenty of headaches. Weatherspoon has flown under the radar up to this point, but he has the talent and potential to play on Saturdays. He is a player that college coaches will want to keep an eye on this offseason.