2027 Buckhannon-Upshur LB Kadyn Baisden finally breaks into the rankings after being a steady presence for the Buccaneers over multiple seasons. Baisden’s role has changed throughout his career, beginning as a defensive end before settling into linebacker, which appears to be a more natural fit for his frame and skill set. That move has allowed his athleticism and instincts to show up more consistently on film. He has also put together a strong offseason on the camp circuit, posting quality testing numbers and continuing to improve his overall profile. Heading into his senior season, Baisden looks like a prospect capable of attracting D3 opportunities with enough upside to draw interest from D2 programs as well.

Buckhannon-Upshur had a pair of standout representatives in-house, one of them being junior linebacker Kadyn Baisden Kadyn Baisden 5'11" | 192 lbs | LB Buckhannon-Upshur | 2027 State WV . Kadyn had a great overall showing, starting with a solid testing portion in which he recorded a 9’6″ broad jump, 4.6 shuttle drill, and a 4.94 40-yard dash. Kadyn is a versatile linebacker who can both plant and drive downhill or flip his hips and drop back into coverage. He has a longer frame, which allows him to get hands on receivers/backs to disrupt their timing or break up passes.