Ricky Trower Ricky Trower 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB/RB Overhills | 2027 State NC is one of the veteran leaders of the Overhills defense and brings a ton of experience into his senior season. It feels like Trower has been starting for the Jaguars for five years, and that experience shows in the way he approaches the game. He understands the defense, plays with confidence, and has been a consistent presence in the middle of the unit throughout his career. Now entering his final season, Trower will be looking to turn all of that experience into his most productive year yet and finish his Overhills career with a huge senior campaign.

Rick Trower has been making plays for the Jaguars for what feels like forever, and now the rising senior linebacker is ready for his biggest season yet. At 5-foot-11, 200 pounds, Trower brings a physical presence to the defense and is one of the leaders of the unit. He excels in run support, attacking downhill and filling gaps with authority, while also showing the ability to drop into coverage and make plays against the pass. His experience, toughness, and football IQ make him a key piece of Overhills’ defense heading into the 2026 season.

Trower went the route of watchlist-to-ranked in our midseason update, which is one of the easiest ways to know a player made an early impact. Trower is a tackling machine who lives around the football, and the switch from two-way player to a primary linebacker really helped his development. The Overhills defense was a really solid unit last season, largely due to Trower’s impact.