RETURNING STANDOUT

2028 LB Isaac Pickens is one of the first defenders who stands out when you watch Lewis County’s film. He already has the size and physical presence of a traditional middle linebacker, and he put together a solid sophomore season as a steady force in the middle of the Minutemen defense. Pickens isn’t afraid to take on blocks, plays with a physical edge, and shows the instincts and toughness needed to anchor the unit. As he continues to improve his range and overall explosiveness, his ceiling only rises. With another offseason of development, Pickens has the potential to become one of the top linebackers in West Virginia’s 2028 class and a cornerstone of Lewis County’s defense over the next two seasons.

Lewis County 2028 LB Isaac Pickens adds another quality name to an already deep 2028 group heading to the WV Exposure Series. His sophomore film showed plenty to like, especially with the way he plays downhill and brings physicality to the linebacker position. Seeing him live will be important because there’s real curiosity about where the athletic development stands heading into his junior season. Pickens already has the frame and toughness that stand out once the pads come on, and if the movement skills and testing numbers match that physical style, there’s room for him to climb even higher in the rankings. This feels like a good opportunity for Pickens to prove he belongs among the top linebackers in the class.

Isaac Pickens Isaac Pickens 6'0" | 207 lbs | LB Lewis County | 2028 State WV is the kind of young linebacker you notice right away when you turn on the Lewis County tape. At 6’1, 210 with the build and presence of a traditional middle linebacker, he handled himself well as a sophomore and gave the Minutemen steady play in the middle of the defense. He’s physical, he’s comfortable taking on blocks, and he plays with the temperament you want inside. The next phase of his development is going to hinge on how much range and explosiveness he can add to his game over the next year. The toughness and instincts are already in place; that part isn’t a question. If the athletic profile continues to trend upward as he moves toward his junior season, Pickens has a chance to separate himself and move from a solid underclassman to a legitimate name in the 2028 linebacker conversation.

Lewis County’s Isaac Pickens Isaac Pickens 6'0" | 207 lbs | LB Lewis County | 2028 State WV is a linebacker prospect to know in the 2028 class and did a great job for the Minutemen as a sophomore this season. He looks like your classic middle linebacker on film behind his 6’1 210 frame and neck pad who plays the position how you’d expect. Pickens’ ceiling as a prospect will be determined by his athleticism, as the other intangibles are there.