Conner Haithcock Conner Haithcock LB Providence Grove | 2028 State NC is a tackling machine who consistently finds his way to the football. He may not be the biggest linebacker in the 2028 class, but he makes up for it with strength, speed, instincts, and a high motor. Haithcock plays fast downhill, closes space quickly, and has shown that he can make plays all over the field. His production backs it up—he finished last season with 96 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, and 4 interceptions while earning Central Carolina Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors. With that type of production already on his résumé, Haithcock is a 2028 defender whose stock should continue to rise.