Congleton is a three-sport varsity athlete playing basketball, track, and football. He measures in at 5’10 160-pounds. He had 64 total tackles (21 solo, 43 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 PD. Congleton has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, good acceleration, change of direction, and speed. Good read and reaction paired with good sideline to sideline speed. Congleton uses his good range to terrorize offenses. Very good blitz take off speed, using his low pad level to get underneath the OL to pressure the quarterback or get the TFL. Good tackling with very good competitive toughness. Look for Congleton to continue improving his technique this off-season!

Congleton enters the rankings as a versatile linebacker trending upward. He totaled 64 tackles, two tackles for loss and one interception, highlighting his ability to contribute in multiple ways for this defense. Congleton is comfortable dropping into coverage, reading the quarterback’s eyes and reacting to routes developing in front of him. Against the run, he plays with discipline and shows a willingness to step downhill to fill lanes. Another full offseason in the weight room, combined with exposure on the camp circuit, should accelerate his development. His balanced skill set positions him as a linebacker capable of making a significant jump in the coming months.

Congleton made his presence felt with a breakout performance, with 15 total tackles and one tackle for loss in Week 0. Even in defeat, he was flying around the field, stepping into running lanes and consistently bringing down ball carriers. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and fill multiple gaps makes him a key player with a lot of upside. Congleton showed maturity beyond his age with his physicality and motor, proving he can be counted on in tough moments. If he continues producing at this level, he’ll be a name to know in the coming weeks as his stock continues to rise.