Another linebacker that has been high on my radar for a while now that has continued to stand out this season is Davon Rudolph Davon Rudolph 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Ballard | 2024 State KY . Rudolph is an off-ball outside linebacker that does a great job against the run. He does a great job of reading his keys and fighting through blocks to get to the ball carrier in a hurry to make tackles in the open field. Davon finished the regular season with 104 tackles and 10 tackles for loss. He has also shown the ability to rush the passer, finishing the regular season with two sacks. Davon currently holds offers from Thomas More, Charleston (WV), and Campbellsville, and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play at the next level.

Through the first six games, Davon Rudolph Davon Rudolph 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Ballard | 2024 State KY currently leads 6A in tackles. Rudolph has been outstanding this season, accounting for 71 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Davon is an off-ball outside linebacker that does a great job of reading the run and fighting through blocks to get to the ball carrier. Once he gets to the ball, Rudolph explodes through contact and finishes his tackles quickly, not allowing for any extra yards to be gained. Davon doesn’t currently hold any offers but I expect some to come his way soon as he has received some college interest and has the talent to play at the next level.

Davon Rudolph Davon Rudolph 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Ballard | 2024 State KY is one of the highest-performing defensive prospects in class 6A ball this season. Rudolph, a 6’0 195lbs OLB 2024 grad from Ballard High School, has recorded 54 total tackles and 4 tackles for loss in only 4 games played (13.5 tackles per game). What is astonishing about Rudolph’s play is how successful he has been at reacting right at the snap of every play. Before the ball gets snapped, Davon is great at reading the alignment of the offense so he can position himself at the right spot to prevent a big conversion. Once the ball is snapped, Rudolph is already at full speed charging towards the ball carrier. No matter if he is playing pass rush or zone coverage, Rudolph seems to be everywhere on the field to make that defensive stop. As of now, Rudolph has received some interest from recruiters, and I expect him to find a new home at the next level by the end of this season.

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Davon Rudolph Davon Rudolph 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Ballard | 2024 State KY is a linebacker that has been high on our radar for a while now. He had a strong junior season, finishing with 76 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and four sacks. Rudolph is an off-ball outside linebacker that does a great job defending the run. He reads his keys and comes downhill in a hurry. Once he gets to the ball carrier, he does a great job of running his feet through contact to secure the tackle. Rudolph is also a very skilled blitzer, timing the snap count perfectly and bursting through his gap before the opposing offensive line can react. Davon doesn’t currently hold any offers but had received some college interest and definitely has the talent to play somewhere at the next level.