Another unranked prospect featured on this list, a linebacker in Pennsylvania’s 2028 class who has the versatility to play both inside and outside. Currently listed at 5’10, 180 pounds with a 3.4 GPA, he is coming off a sophomore season in which he recorded 70 tackles. That is substantial production for an underclassman, and I probably should have discovered him earlier than I did. Fortunately, he has done an excellent job consistently uploading film throughout his junior season, sharing individual game highlights nearly every week. I applaud that effort because it gives college coaches opportunities to follow his progress and see how he is contributing to his defense. There is certainly enough production here to warrant a closer evaluation, and I’m interested in determining where he belongs among Pennsylvania’s 2028 linebackers.

My biggest recommendation would be for him to assemble a complete first three games or midseason highlight reel. He has been extremely consistent with his weekly uploads, but there isn’t currently a consolidated collection of his best reps. Considering he has played approximately seven or eight games, I imagine there are at least five minutes of quality footage available when all of those individual cutups are combined. That would be more than enough to provide coaches with a substantial look at his abilities without requiring them to navigate through multiple separate videos. For this initial evaluation, I decided to focus on his Week 3 highlights to get a better understanding of his playing style and responsibilities. He recorded 12 tackles in that game, including one tackle for loss and a fourth down stop, making it a productive performance to examine.

His tape opens with him aligned as an inside linebacker near the line of scrimmage in what appears to be a 4-2-5 defensive scheme. What immediately stands out is how quickly he diagnoses the flow of the offense and begins working toward his assignment. He doesn’t waste movement with unnecessary hesitation or false steps, instead reading the developing blocking action and moving decisively toward the football. I appreciate his willingness to plug interior gaps and maintain his responsibilities even when doing so doesn’t necessarily lead to an individual tackle. He understands that occupying the proper rushing lane can create opportunities for his teammates to finish the play, and he is equally capable of using his motor to pursue the ball carrier himself. His effort remains consistent through the whistle, and he demonstrates the type of downhill mentality I like seeing from an inside linebacker.

Another encouraging aspect of his game is his willingness to engage offensive linemen who significantly outweigh him. At 180 pounds, he is regularly dealing with blockers who may have a 50 or 60 pound advantage, yet he doesn’t appear intimidated by that physical disparity. He works into contact, sustains blocks when necessary and attempts to shed laterally to work himself back into the play. That shows up repeatedly throughout his available footage, and it speaks to his toughness and understanding of his responsibilities against the run. He isn’t simply running around blockers in pursuit of the football. He is willing to occupy space, fight through contact and help establish a defensive front that makes it difficult for opposing offenses to generate consistent rushing lanes. Run support is clearly his primary responsibility, and he appears comfortable embracing that role.

One particular rep has him exploding off the edge in pursuit of the ball carrier. He initially overruns the play, which is something I would like to see him clean up from a pursuit angle and breakdown standpoint, but I appreciate how quickly he recognizes the mistake and works himself back into position. Rather than giving up on the rep, he redirects, continues pursuing and helps finish the play after a gain of only a yard or two. That effort is representative of what I see throughout his tape. He has an old school, downhill playing style and isn’t afraid to attack gaps, take on blockers or sacrifice his body to prevent an offense from gaining additional yardage. There is still plenty of value in that type of physical linebacker at the high school level, particularly when the player is disciplined enough to recognize blocking concepts and consistently work toward the football.

Overall, I see a tough, productive run defender with a strong motor and a willingness to handle the physical responsibilities of playing linebacker. His 70 tackles as a sophomore and 12 tackle performance in Week 3 suggest that his production isn’t limited to a handful of isolated highlights. I still want to evaluate his range, coverage ability, lateral movement and overall athletic ceiling before determining how his game projects to the collegiate level. His current measurements will also be important to consider when deciding whether he is best suited for an inside or outside linebacker role moving forward. I would love to see him play in person, but my immediate priority is getting a complete midseason highlight reel that showcases his best work across multiple games. There is enough here to make him a legitimate candidate for our 2028 rankings, and I’m excited to continue learning more about him as additional film becomes available.