Lingley had a great start to the season. He had 19 total tackles (5 solo, 14 assisted), 2 TFL, with 1 QB pressure. Lingley displays good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, good change of direction, lateral quickness, and speed. Good read and reaction speed. Lingley is an instinctive linebacker that trusts what he sees. Explosive downhill linebacker that thrives with stuffing gaps and attacking the run. Explosive blitz take off speed with good get off and block shedding skills. Very good pursuit. Consistently chasing after ball carriers to make the tackle. With more performances like this, Lingley will be a breakout season!

Lingley was all over the field in Week 0, showing impressive speed and instincts from his linebacker position. He finished with 19 total tackles and two tackles for loss, consistently finding ways to get involved in the action. Lingley does a good job reading his keys and reacting quickly, allowing him to shoot gaps and meet ball carriers before they can get going. His vision and downhill mentality make him difficult to block when he gets a clean read. This performance provides a strong foundation for the season and Lingley will look to continue using his instincts and speed to produce. If he maintains this level of play, he could quickly become a name on the recruiting radar.

Lingley turned in one of the most dominant defensive performances of Week 0. The hard hitting linebacker racked up 15 tackles while living in the backfield with four tackles for loss. His instincts and physicality allowed him to blow up plays before they developed, and his relentless motor set the tone for his defense. Lingley’s vision and versatility were on full display, dropping into pursuit or attacking downhill against the run. With this type of showing, he firmly placed himself on the radar of college scouts. If he carries this momentum forward, expect Lingley to be one of the premier defensive names to follow this season.