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Dru
Drakeford LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Palisades
|
NC
Dru was getting to the ball with some impressive speed and pursuit in this game, and it’s something...
Evaluation by Matt Morrow
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Dru Drakeford

Dru Drakeford | Palisades

Dru Drakeford

Class
2026
Position
LB
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
School
Palisades
State
Position
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Dru Drakeford is a 6'1" Linebacker in the 2026 class. Drakeford attends Palisades in North Carolina. Drakeford's Player Profile was created on July 3, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Dru Drakeford is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Dru
Drakeford LB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Palisades
|
NC
Dru Drakeford
Dru was getting to the ball with some impressive speed and pursuit in this game, and it’s something...
Written by Matt Morrow
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Matt Morrow

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@pepman704 @https://www.instagram.com/charlottefootballinsiders/ matt.morrow6164@gmail.com

Dru was getting to the ball with some impressive speed and pursuit in this game, and it’s something he’s been doing consistently so far in his senior year. Watching him in this game, Dru is trusting his eyes and not hesitating when windows open in the running game. I don’t have a tackle count for him in this one, but he has to be in the double-digit range for sure. Dru tackles well and looks to be a defensive leader for a strong defensive unit overall.

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News

3 Things We Learned in Week 4

3 Things We Learned in Week 4

Will Helms • September 16, 2025

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