Chris Ciarniello
Chris Ciarniello
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Brian Phillips | Prep Redzone Scout
Ciarniello, the #25 ranked LB in the Class of 2026 is coming off a First Team All-Division One season at North Kingstown recording 120 tackles. Chris is a inside LB that has a knack for finding the football. He can blow up the hole with his physicality by taking on imposing run blockers. Chris plays like a true Mike LB; standing up the ball carrier and pushing them backwards. From tackle to tackle he is sound with his tackling ability. Ciarniello is a football player, who highlights effort and energy in every play.
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Chris Ciarniello Chris Ciarniello 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB North Kingstown | 2026 State New E North Kingstown High School | 2026 | Football – FB/LB | Baseball – 3B/RHP
2023 Highlight Film Evaluation: Has many clips showing his sideline to sideline speed. Flashes solid instincts in the run game. Flashes decent knee bend. Shows decent pursuit skills. Seen as a solid zone defender with instinct/eyes through traffic. Has instincts to work around blocks. He can see through the box and make plays with chaos around him. He uses a wrap and roll technique when tackling.
His physical measurables (Height & Weight) align with Low D2/NAIA/All D3 Linebackers. His season play earned him All-Division “Linebacker” honors for his season performance.
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Chris Ciarniello
North Kingstown High School | 2026 | Football – FB/LB | Baseball – 3B/RHP |
2023 Season Highlight Film Evaluation: Flashes solid instincts in the run game. Flashes very good knee bend. Shows above-average pursuit skills that include finishing the play with power. Has very good sideline-to-sideline reactionary skills and speed. Flashes the skillset to play in zone coverages. He can knock blockers and ball carriers backward on impact. Plays downhill in the run game. Strong on contact.
His physical measurables (Height & Weight), align with Low D2/NAIA/All D3 Linebackers. He is a new prospect name that has come to our attention from area High School Coaches. He will be included in our new updated rankings release.
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Chris Ciarniello Chris Ciarniello 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB North Kingstown | 2026 State New E North Kingstown High School | 2026 | Football – RB/LB | Baseball – 3B/RHP
THE SCOOP: He is a rising sophomore and is the #seven “leader in tackles” after 5 games of play in Rode Island. He has earned 26 solo tackles and 32 assisted tackles for 58 tackles in the season. He is also a RHP in baseball in the spring. He stands at 5’11” 185lbs.
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