Physical, productive 6’1″, 210-pound linebacker with a proven track record, finishing the season with 96 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. Displays a wide skill set that projects well as a true three-down linebacker. Plays with good instincts and decisiveness, quickly diagnosing run schemes and triggering downhill with authority. Effective between the tackles, showing strength at the point of attack and the ability to shed blocks to finish plays. Flashes as a pass rusher, timing blitzes well and closing on the quarterback with urgency. In space, moves efficiently with solid lateral range and the athleticism to hold up in coverage against backs and tight ends. Brings consistent effort, physicality, and leadership to the second level, making him a reliable, high-motor defender with clear next-level potential. Offer from NAU, 5A Region Defensive Player of the Year, and the second ranked LB in the PRZ 2027 rankings.

At 6’1” and 210 pounds, McComber plays with a relentless, attacking mindset and the versatility to stay on the field all three downs. He’s a physical, downhill defender who consistently plays behind his pads, using leverage and violence to take on and shed blockers at the point of attack. Shows excellent timing and burst as a blitzer, whether coming through interior gaps or off the edge, and has a knack for creating pressure on the quarterback. Against the run, he fills lanes decisively and with aggression, showing no hesitation to meet ball carriers in the hole and finish with authority. In coverage, he moves fluidly for his size—comfortable dropping into zone, reading the quarterback, and getting into throwing lanes to disrupt timing. Brings high effort and football IQ on every snap, showing leadership and awareness in the middle of the defense. Recently earned his first offer from NAU, and with his blend of toughness, range, and three-down ability, he projects as a rising prospect capable of anchoring a defense at the next level.

This dude moves way faster than you’d ever expect for a kid with his build. He’s got that short-area burst that makes ballcarriers freeze up — like they didn’t expect him to be in their face that quick. Once he plants and drives, he’s on you. And even in traffic, he doesn’t get lost behind the big guys. His eyes stay locked in on the ball, and his ability to sift through the mess and get to the action is flat-out impressive. He’s also got real pop when he engages. Uses his hands well to shed blocks and doesn’t get stuck in the wash. That first step, the quick acceleration, and the way he finishes plays, is what gives him the unfair advantage. You don’t see a lot of ‘backers move like that — especially not ones who are still this young. Coming over from Bishop Gorman, he’s already showing he can make an immediate impact.