Brezina is a true outside linebacker. Standing at 6’3 and weighing 210 lbs, the Downers Grove North senior showcases versatility in all requirements of the outside linebacker position. He sets the edge well in the run game, has a quick first step that allows him to get to the quarterback in the blink of an eye, and is extremely fluid dropping in the pass game and breaking on the ball. The Iowa State commit should be an impact player in their 3-3-5 system, as he is a strong open field tackler who makes impact plays in a variety of ways. Whether rushing the QB, playing physical in the run game, or intercepting the ball, Brezina’s best football is ahead before he heads off to Ames to begin his college career.

The 6’3, 210 lb. OLB from around an hour west of Chicago was busy during his junior season and visited the likes of Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Illinois, Iowa State, and Iowa throughout the fall. However, he didn’t hold an offer until after the season had concluded when Northern Colorado reached out with a FCS scholarship offer. Around a month later, Iowa State offered a P5 scholarship, and Western Michigan, Lindenwood, and most recently Army have since joined the fray. Also a good wrestler who holds a 4.15 GPA, Cael Brezina Cael Brezina 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Downers Grove North | 2024 State IL totaled 87 tackles, 19 TFLs, 2 INTs, and 3 touchdowns in his junior campaign. Dangerous as an off-ball OLB, standup EDGE, occasional 5T with his hand in the dirt, Brezina shows an understanding of pursuit leverage when holding the edge, is strong and physical when working off blocks, gets off the ball well, and has the speed to run down plays from the backside. I also love watching him drop into passing lanes as well as when he comes up from depth to close on QBs or RBs out in space. The last thing I would ever want to do is try to block this kid, as he laid some massive hits on would-be blockers of all sizes in 2022. There’s a lot of good things going for the well-built ‘backer and he’s a versatile defender for Downers Grove North. One of the better in the state if I may add!