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Takiem Drake

West Virginia Wesleyan
Takiem Drake

Takiem Drake

Linebacker
2026 Class
6'0" Height
190 Weight
Jefferson School
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Takiem
Drake LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Jefferson
|
WV
2026 Jefferson LB Takiem Drake has stepped up in the playoffs as one of the Cougars’ most versatile...
Evaluation by Matthew Layton
West Virginia Wesleyan
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Takiem Drake is a 6'0" Linebacker in the 2026 class. Drake attends Jefferson in West Virginia. Drake's Player Profile was created on July 5, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Takiem Drake is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Takiem
Drake LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Jefferson
|
WV
Takiem Drake
2026 Jefferson LB Takiem Drake has stepped up in the playoffs as one of the Cougars’ most versatile...
Written by Matthew Layton
West Virginia Wesleyan
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Takiem
Drake LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Jefferson
|
WV
Takiem Drake
2026 Jefferson LB Takiem Drake ‘s role has evolved as a senior this season, but he’s still one...
Written by Matthew Layton
West Virginia Wesleyan
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Takiem
Drake LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Jefferson
|
WV
Takiem Drake
A high upside 2026 Jefferson prospect to know this season is LB Takiem Drake . He’s a very...
Written by Matthew Layton
West Virginia Wesleyan
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Takiem
Drake LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Jefferson
|
WV
Takiem Drake
Takiem Drake showed flashes on the Cougars’ freshman team two years ago and finally showed what he can...
Written by Matthew Layton
West Virginia Wesleyan
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2026 Jefferson LB Takiem Drake Takiem Drake 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Jefferson | 2026 State WV has stepped up in the playoffs as one of the Cougars’ most versatile playmakers. This season, he’s seen snaps at running back on offense while anchoring the middle linebacker spot on defense, a move from his previous outside role. Drake has adapted quickly to the new position, showing the speed, strength, and instincts that made him a standout pass rusher as a junior. His combination of athleticism and physicality has been crucial in key playoff moments, and he remains a strong D2 prospect with plenty of upside for the next level.

7 months ago

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2026 Jefferson LB Takiem Drake Takiem Drake 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Jefferson | 2026 State WV ‘s role has evolved as a senior this season, but he’s still one of the Cougars’ top playmakers. He’s seeing time at running back this year and has moved to middle linebacker on defense after sliding over from the outside. Drake is adjusting to that new position well and will continue to improve in the second half of the season. His athletic skill set and frame likely translate best to OLB as a pass rusher who can crash down quickly, which he excelled at as a junior. Drake’s raw athletic ability should garner him D2 interest this season as a high upside player.

9 months ago

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A high upside 2026 Jefferson prospect to know this season is LB Takiem Drake Takiem Drake 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Jefferson | 2026 State WV . He’s a very athletic OLB/EDGE player for the Cougars and executes that role well. Drake’s quickness and bend off the edge create issues for offensive tackles, with the speed and flexibility to get around them if their footwork is slow. Drake flies to the football and closes space at a high level. His crashing ability makes it even difficult to run away from his play side if he isn’t chipped as a havoc creator.

10 months ago

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Takiem Drake Takiem Drake 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Jefferson | 2026 State WV showed flashes on the Cougars’ freshman team two years ago and finally showed what he can do on the varsity team this season. He’s an athletic linebacker who can cover a lot of ground quickly and an athlete who can line up at a variety of spots. Drake is a natural pass-rusher who can bend around the edge and will also stretch out outside runs. He has the athleticism to drop into coverage as well and will continue to make strides in that aspect of his game.

1 year ago

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PRZ WV Class AAAA All-State Team: Defense

PRZ WV Class AAAA All-State Team: Defense

Matthew Layton • December 8, 2025

AAAA Semifinals Showdown: Morgantown vs Jefferson

AAAA Semifinals Showdown: Morgantown vs Jefferson

Matthew Layton • November 24, 2025

West Virginia Playoffs Preview: The Quarterfinals

West Virginia Playoffs Preview: The Quarterfinals

Matthew Layton • November 21, 2025

Mountain State Midseason RB/LB Film Evaluations

Mountain State Midseason RB/LB Film Evaluations

Matthew Layton • September 30, 2025

2025 WV Team Preview: Jefferson Cougars

2025 WV Team Preview: Jefferson Cougars

Matthew Layton • August 18, 2025

New Defensive Additions to the 2026 Top 100

New Defensive Additions to the 2026 Top 100

Matthew Layton • January 23, 2025

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