The Western Michigan commit has been everything Saline has needed! With an elite secondary behind him, he has really been able to be the physical presence in the middle. He covers sideline to sideline and does a great job of adjusting his pursuit angle on the fly and making the play. Beyond that, he has still been a player offensively, adding to his versatility. Western Michigan is getting a big-time playmaker!

Bryce Barbarino Bryce Barbarino 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB/ATH Saline | 2027 State MI ‘s tape is a fun watch. There’s a great case to be made that Bryce is the most polished off-ball linebacker in this class, even if he has fewer Division 1 offers than a few.

He simply plays fast and without hesitation. Inside run, screen pass, you name it, Bryce is going to attack. Defending plays outside the hashes, I’m consistently impressed with Bryce’s pursuit. He does a good job tracking the ball carrier’s hip and taking the shortest path possible to make a stop. In addition, Bryce is a productive blitzer. A few instances where Bryce is untouched, and he has the speed to sack the QB before the play has a chance to begin. Lastly, Bryce has far better pass defense highlights than most. Looking like a very well-rounded off-ball linebacker!