Ari Reid Ari Reid 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB/EDGE Rustburg | 2026 State VA is a Group 5 linebacker who holds 4 Division 1 offers already, the Rustburg long time star has yet to make his decision. Reid was a three time all district standout for the Red Devils, his speed alone will get him to the next level. He is very fierce and strong from the point of attack the way he pursues the ball carrier has to put fear in the back eyes. I will be curious to see how his recruiting ramps up this next month especially with the transfer portal window upcoming.

Rustburg’s Ari Reid Ari Reid 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB/EDGE Rustburg | 2026 State VA is a FBS level linebacker and should start to get more offers in this new recruiting cycle. A hybrid linebacker with very good coverage skills, Reid had 5 pass break ups as a junior. The top 60th ranked prospect, Reid has garnered interest from a number of FCS level or higher schools. With both his work on the field and the classroom (3.5 GPA), Reid is going to be playing on Saturdays very soon.

Rustburg may have come up short against Liberty Christian Academy but that didn’t stop Ari Reid Ari Reid 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB/EDGE Rustburg | 2026 State VA from showing out. He made an impact and turned a lot of heads going against what may be the best offense in the state. Forcing a fumble and making several tackles for losses, Reid proved why he is a FBS level linebacker.

Our #7 ranked LB in the Class of ’25 is playing with speed and explosiveness on every play. I was able to watch him live earlier this season, and what you see on film is what I saw on every play I had eyes on him. He has very good play recognition and will quickly execute his assignment, showing strength and explosiveness at the point of attack. His full athleticism is on display at the running back position where his speed, change of direction, and short area quickness excel. He has a great test this Friday when Rustburg hosts Liberty Christian where he will be facing arguably the nation’s top running back and one of the best offensive lines in the state of Virginia headlined by a Clemson commit.

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Ari was as advertised in the game, making plays on offense and defense. Even when plays were away from him, he was involved on defense. Playing with speed, aggression, and physicality, Ari stood out on the field. He proved why he is a top 10 LB in the state. Don’t sleep on his Running Back play as well. He had many nice runs during the game.

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Top 2026 linebacker prospect Ari Reid Ari Reid 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB/EDGE Rustburg | 2026 State VA was a beast in Rustburg’s opening win. Making several impact plays early and often Reid nearly had a pick six to start this contest. He showed his range and coverage ability below, there is a good reason why many people believe he is a Power 5 linebacker.

Doing this job for a couple of years you get to know kids more and some like Rustburg’s Ari Reid Ari Reid 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB/EDGE Rustburg | 2026 State VA are easy to root for. The young man has continued his positive momentum with a ranking of 58th overall in the class of 2026. When I saw he received his first division 1 offer the other day not going to lie it made me happy.

South Florida offered him almost immediately after the contact period began for his class and they will not be the last one trust me.