Another prospect to know about is Elijah Lansden Elijah Lansden 5'10" | 159 lbs | LB TN , a linebacker that could prove to be a top tier defensive playmaker in high school. Lansden has been on my radar since the start of this offseason, catching my attention with his excellent size, speed, and execution every rep. This rising talent out of the Middle Tennessee area will definitely be worth watching out for in the near future.

Elijah Lansden Elijah Lansden 5'10" | 159 lbs | LB TN is a linebacker prospect that has impressed in a variety of settings this offseason from 7v7 to combines to all-star events.

He has good length for his age and was excellent in change of direction drills at the Prep Redzone Next Exposure Showcase (top-10 in three cone and pro shuttle).

He learns fast, never making the same mistake twice, and that has led to a lot of success against stars in the 2030 class in each of the talent-filled events that he has participated in.

He has good length that he will grow into and the athleticism plus football intelligence give him a high ceiling in the long-term.

I also really liked what I saw from Elijah Lansden Elijah Lansden 5'10" | 159 lbs | LB TN , a linebacker at Liberty Creek Middle School. Lansden was locked in from start to finish on Sunday, impressing me with his effort and execution on every single rep. On top of great size and speed off the whistle, Lansden proved his ability to make a number of impressive catches throughout the afternoon.

Another rising talent with a high ceiling is Elijah Lansden Elijah Lansden 5'10" | 159 lbs | LB TN , a linebacker that has impressed me over the course of the offseason. Lansden is a major weapon on the defensive end, showcasing excellent defense during a recent 7v7 practice I attended. On top of excellent size and speed, I like how Lansden can disrupt the offense and shut down passing lanes. Another facet of Lansden’s playstyle that stood out was his ability to use his arms to challenge receivers for the ball.

Establishing himself on the defensive side of the ball was Elijah Lansden Elijah Lansden 5'10" | 159 lbs | LB TN , a linebacker that shined at defensive back during 14U practice. On top of excellent size and speed, Lansden impressed me with his ability to lock down receivers and use his arms to swat the ball out of the air. Lansden is definitely a playmaker on defense that could prove to be very efficient during tournament action.