Julius is a top linebacker within the 2024 class and has been productive on the field for the last couple seasons. He is disruptive in the backfield, being able to blow through the offensive line. Leapai wraps up ball carriers in open field very well, better than the average linebacker. During week 2, he compiled 11 tackles, 3 for loss, and had a sack on the night.

I found Leapai’s film last week and was shocked by his quickness, which he put on full display in the 4th quarter. He definitely excited his coaches, who could be heard saying his nickname ‘Timmy’ up and down the sideline. He does tons of things right as an OLB but has a vast amount of untapped potential and prompts tons of intrigue. I’m excited about both his abilities as a pass rusher, who the modern game can help elevate smaller-bodied ones with scheme fits, and a coverage backer who moves well laterally. He’d be an excellent fit at Sam backer for any team who wants a true playmaker to roam the second level of their 3-4 defense.

Leapai is a twitchy ILB who helps bring quick pressure up the middle. He’s great walking up from depth and caused 13 TFLs as he blew through the line a ton last year. He’s also good in pass coverage as his speed and quickness allow him to cover tons of ground. He uses his leverage well, as he has great balance and stays on his feet as he drives through his tackles. He accelerates through contact and will lay the hurt on anyone who doesn’t want to hit as much as him. Leapai recently received his first offer from Friends University and accepted a Junior Day invite to Central Washington, and schools may get in line one after another to offer the athletic LB now.