2027 Bluefield LB Chadney Stanback was our preseason breakout pick for the Beavers, and the offseason has already started validating that projection. After missing some time due to injury last season, Stanback has continued developing into one of the better linebacker prospects in the 2027 class. His recent offer from Glenville State is a good sign that college programs are beginning to take notice of what he brings to the field. Stanback has quality size and athleticism, with still plenty of room to grow. If he stays healthy and puts together the season he’s capable of, more offers should be on the way.

After rebounding from an early-season injury, Bluefield linebacker Chadney Stanback Chadney Stanback 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Bluefield | 2027 State WV closed his junior campaign playing his best football and helping push the Beavers to a state championship appearance. Stanback showed the developmental jump many expected after flashing upside as a sophomore, pairing physicality with a true downhill mentality at the second level. Entering the offseason, he has the frame, motor, and play style that project well at the next level and should keep him firmly on college radars as a Top 5 linebacker prospect in the 2027 class. After posting 80 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and three sacks in a shortened season, Stanback is positioned to build on that momentum and take on an even larger leadership and impact role as a senior.

Chadney Stanback Chadney Stanback 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Bluefield | 2027 State WV bounced back from an early-season injury and finished his junior season strong, helping lead Bluefield to a state championship appearance. We loved his potential and upside that he showed as a sophomore, and Stanback took the step forward that we expected this past season. He has the frame and downhill mentality that will attract college attention heading into his senior year as a Top 5 linebacker prospect in the 2027 class.

2027 Bluefield LB Chadney Stanback Chadney Stanback 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Bluefield | 2027 State WV is emerging as a key piece for the Beavers heading into the playoffs after a promising sophomore season. At 6’1″ and 210 pounds, he already shows the size and physical tools to compete at a high level. Stanback has the instincts and athleticism to make a major impact at a college program in the future, and his film from this season hints at the upside he can reach as a senior. With continued development, he’s a player who will attract attention from college programs looking for a versatile, productive linebacker.

Another 2027 Bluefield prospect who we are expecting big things from this season is LB Chadney Stanback Chadney Stanback 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Bluefield | 2027 State WV . He has a high ceiling as a linebacker prospect, which we saw flashes of as a sophomore. A year later, Stanback should take another step forward as a junior and emerge as one of the top linebackers in the 2027 class.

Here’s what we recently said about Stanback in our 2027 Rankings New Additions article:

“We’re expecting big things from 2027 Bluefield LB  Chadney Stanback Chadney Stanback 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Bluefield | 2027 State WV  over the next two seasons after flashing as a sophomore for the Beavers. He stands out physically at 6’1 210, and looks the part on film in that aspect. Stanback has a high ceiling as a LB prospect and has the ability and upside to climb much higher in the rankings once we see his junior and senior film. You can see the vision of what he can develop into when watching his sophomore game cut-ups, and he is someone who colleges are going to want to know soon.”

We’re expecting big things from 2027 Bluefield LB Chadney Stanback Chadney Stanback 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Bluefield | 2027 State WV over the next two seasons after flashing as a sophomore for the Beavers. He stands out physically at 6’1 210, and looks the part on film in that aspect. Stanback has a high ceiling as a LB prospect and has the ability and upside to climb much higher in the rankings once we see his junior and senior film. You can see the vision of what he can develop into when watching his sophomore game cut-ups, and he is someone who colleges are going to want to know soon.