Hayden Roy
Hayden Roy
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Connor Jackson | Prep Redzone Scout
Roy, who is headed all the way up to Toledo, is an absolute gamer and a sneaky good addition out of South GA for the Rockets. He is on the smaller side for an LB, hovering around 6’1 200. However, he is built sturdy into his frame and plays hard to compensate. He is instinctual, doesn’t drop his eyes, plays with good gap integrity, and has the suddenness to find a gear and chase the ball. I love the approach to the football, the instincts, and the athlete. I think there’s a good chance this guy really pops at the next level.
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Read EvaluationConnor Jackson | Prep Redzone Scout
Stockier, athletically built LB prospect who is almost built more like a stout nickel. He is a read and react prospect with the athletic ability to play at an FCS speed (committed to Mercer). Roy has excellent instincts. He leverages the ball beautifully, takes good angles to the football, and can dart around blockers to sit in running lanes. As a tackler, he is consistent with his striking point and hits with good pad level. He has no issues bringing ball carriers down on tape. I love his instincts, and he has tackle teach tape. It’s easy to imagine him projecting out as a productive tackler.
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Read EvaluationMatt DeBary | Prep Redzone Scout
One of the top defenders on a state-champion Toombs County team last year, Roy was a playmaking machine with a true nose for the football. He’s tough, aggressive, and was one of the more consistent linebackers in the region last fall as a junior. The sure-tackling linebacker stands at 6-foot-1 200-pounds and really impressed last year as he made 68 tackles, 20 TFLs and four sacks with two more forced fumbles and two blocked kicks. He’s a big-play defender hoping to lead the Bulldogs to another special season this fall.
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Read EvaluationMatt DeBary | Prep Redzone Scout
A dynamic, playmaking linebacker for the state-champion Toombs County Bulldogs, Roy is quick, aggressive, and has a knack for making a play on the ball. He plays with high energy, can fight off blocks, and moves really well at 6-foot-1 195-pounds. He’s a natural defender who finds his way to the ball and knows how to get the ball-carrier on the ground. This under-the-radar defender from the small town of Lyons, Georgia made 68 tackles, 20 TFLs, four sacks, and two pass-breakups before the state championship game. He saw a handful of offers come his way last month and should see more come his way this spring and summer after an impressive junior season in 2024.
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