A patient, disciplined linebacker that maintains good feet, ready to explode and take off after opposing ball-carriers, Roan Eckhoff Roan Eckhoff 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB/OL Regina | 2027 IA is a prospect that embraces contact and pursues the ball well.

It’s evident in the way that Eckhoff plays that he’s willing to go through blockers to get to the ball-carrier, rather than trying to go around and weave through traffic to make the play. Engaging with offensive linemen or fullbacks in the middle of the field, he’ll pop them in the mouth, disengage and make the tackle on the ball-carrier. Registering 38.5 tackles last season, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if Eckhoff had a breakout year and finished with 50+ tackles as a senior.

The 2027 LB out of Iowa made the trip up to Oshkosh, and made it well worth while. Roan surely looks the part at 6’1″ 220 lbs. More importantly he plays the part by being equal parts athletic and physically dominant. The Iowa native ran a 4.66 40, jumped a 9’6″ broad jump, and ran a 6.91 L-Drill. Roan is able to use that explosive athleticism and turn it into power at the point of contact, whether that be redirecting RBs in coverage or shedding blocks. The ’27 out of Iowa is looking like a future steal with his size, explosive agility, and physicality. Don’t miss out.

Regina raced all the way to the Class 1A state championship game in 2025 with Eckhoff shining on the Regal defense. The junior piled up 38.5 tackles, 18 of which were solo stops. He added 4.0 tackles for loss and a sack. He threw in a pancake block for good measure. Eckhoff illustrates how he gets the job done during his 11th-grade highlight video. It’s a solid array of plays highlighting his versatility and physicality. On the opening click, Eckhoff fires off of the snap and steam rolls the opponent for a pancake. He then flattens a guy blocking on long special teams’ return. Eckhoff is a read-and-react-fast linebacker. He stays disciplined within the offensive scheme, staying home until it’s time to pursue the ball. Eckhoff is fast to the football and arrives with an impact. Physical already, his frame has room to fill out and add strength in a college conditioning program.