Cade Compton Cade Compton 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB/RB Oak Hill | 2027 State WV closed his junior season at Oak Hill with real momentum after putting together one of the more productive two-way campaigns in the class, which is why he now sits inside the Top 20 linebacker rankings. The All-State standout topped the 1,000-yard mark on the ground for the Red Devils and showed the kind of toughness and work rate that translates well to the defensive side, where his long-term projection points squarely to middle linebacker. He has a natural feel for finding the football and plays with the kind of pursuit and urgency coaches trust in the middle of a defense. Compton has the makeup to turn a strong junior year into an even more complete and impactful final season.

Rounding out our Top 20 linebacker rankings is 2027 Oak Hill RB/LB Cade Compton Cade Compton 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB/RB Oak Hill | 2027 State WV . He had a big junior year for the Red Devils as a standout two-way player and All-State performer. Compton was a 1,000-yard rusher on offense this season and projects as a middle linebacker prospect who seeks out the football at a high level with relentless pursuit.

A prospect on our 2027 Watch List who flashed potential at Fairmont State’s Elite camp was Oak Hill LB Cade Compton Cade Compton 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB/RB Oak Hill | 2027 State WV . He has the quality size and athleticism to utilize that could be developed into a future D2 player by his senior year. Compton is a work in progress in pass coverage, which is the case with most linebackers, and a very difficult position to play in camp settings. His testing times of a 4.88 40, 103 broad jump, and a 4.53 shuttle prove he has the athleticism to improve and develop in that area if he continues to work at it.