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• 5’10, 215
• Ranked as Top 15 LB but can play DL/TE

Although Chester’s Jerrell Palmer Jerrell Palmer 5'10" | 215 lbs | LB Chester | 2026 State PA might not fit the Division One linebacker mold, It’s hard to watch his tape and deny him his flowers. We can’t turn a blind eye to 156 total tackles registered, that’s one hell of a number even if it’s a bit inflated. Tack on four sacks from his backer alignment, along with an interception, you’ve got yet another Chester 2026 inside the Top 100. Palmer will likely station in the front seven at the next level, but if you want a glimpse at the type of athlete Palmer is, check out his first rep where he catches a TE screen that goes the distance, 70+ yards. A phenomenal gap shooter whose feel for the flow of traffic is on par with some of the class’s best. Brings all of his pads with each tackle. A tone settor, high-energy player who doesn’t mind telling you how good he is. Often aligned as an ILB aligned head up over either guard. Can likely play any LB position in this defense. A heat-seeking missile, snap the ball and this kid is off into your backfield. Great prospect.

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• 21 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FR
• 21 tackles in one game is eye-opening no matter the competition level.
• Not every tackle on tape, but plenty of good ones.
• I got a tip from the Chester coaching staff before the season began, was told to keep my eye out for Jerrell Palmer Jerrell Palmer 5'10" | 215 lbs | LB Chester | 2026 State PA , they knew what they were talking about.