Rick Brown Rick Brown 6'1" | 235 lbs | LB Susquehanna Township | 2027 State PA is a physical and instinctive linebacker who serves as a tone-setter for Harrisburg’s defense. At 6’1” and 220 pounds, Brown brings a strong, downhill presence that allows him to consistently disrupt opposing offenses. He shows excellent ability to read plays quickly and attack running lanes with confidence and aggression. Brown’s tackling ability stands out, as he consistently delivers strong, fundamentally sound hits. He also demonstrates solid lateral movement, allowing him to pursue ball carriers sideline to sideline. Brown has remained locked in during the winter months, focusing on improving his speed, strength, and overall conditioning. His leadership and defensive awareness make him a key anchor for Harrisburg’s defensive unit. Brown is positioned to be a major defensive impact player as he prepares for the upcoming season.

Rick Brown Rick Brown 6'1" | 235 lbs | LB Susquehanna Township | 2027 State PA is an excellent linebacker and one of the best linebackers in the state. His ability to read and react to the play and trigger downhill is impressive. He is a good athlete who tracks ball carriers well. He runs sideline-to-sideline, making plays at a high level against opposing offenses. He is also a good tackler, especially in the open field. Brown is a difference maker who has 5 college offers already, and he should get more offers coming his way.

Rick Brown Rick Brown 6'1" | 235 lbs | LB Susquehanna Township | 2027 State PA is an athlete. He flies around makes reads against the run and is fluid in his movements in pass coverage. Hes a hybrid player, similar to Harold Perkins (LSU) he can line up guarding slot receivers and TEs, he can line up coming off the edge, or he can line up over the A gap and blitz. Jack of all trades, and he’s more than adequate as an athlete to do these things at a high level. Hes got good length but really likes to dip underneath blockers. When he reacts in the run game he flies down hill often times being the first to the ball carrier. He has the length and height to add on more weight to his frame to become a true OLB for a power 4 program.

Rick Brown Rick Brown 6'1" | 235 lbs | LB Susquehanna Township | 2027 State PA was outstanding at the Prep Redzone Showcase. He is a raw athlete but has so much potential. He was solid too good during the individual portion of the camp, but once he got to the one-on-one competition phase he got even better at the Showcase. He did a nice job of guarding running backs one-on-one. His skills as a competitor and athlete popped up during this phase of the showcase. Brown has a ton of potential and I cannot wait to see him next year as a sophomore.

6’2, 210 pounds. A highly touted sophomore backer who is currently ranked inside the top ten at his position.

For coaches interested, Brown has posted a lengthy ten-minute mid-season tape. Can play deep center and serve what could be called a safety role, a backer who can cover the pass. Can serve as the WILL in a 4-3 look. Is a tough kid to block because of his lateral agility, he tends to play with a controlled burst that makes getting hands locked into his chest a tough task. A one-on-one tackler you can rely on, a phenomenal athlete in a vacuum, watching him work cones drills and work angles must be a pleasure. Diagnoses the run naturally. Can take on the brunt of the flow on run sets headed his way, is a tough kid who doesn’t mind getting his face mask dirty. An early offer candidate so long as he tests well as an underclassman. Station Brown between the hashes and you go a kid who can go for ten tackles a game with ease.