Over the past year, Shannon Noel Shannon Noel 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB Saks | 2026 State AL has become a massive piece of what Saks High does defensively.

Noel is an instinctual LB who flies to the ball nearly every snap. He plays with great speed, pursuit, and awareness to constantly put himself in great position to come up with big stops.

I was really impressed with his run defense- he does a great job flying downhill to fill in rushing lanes, and is a reliable tackler who doesn’t allow for extra yards after making contact. Noel also does a great job in pass coverage- he’s quick, can cover lots of ground, and can track and make plays on the ball with his hands.

Noel has some great tape from last season you can watch below:

Shannon Noel Shannon Noel 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB Saks | 2026 State AL has been a standout defender on Saks’ defense the last few seasons, he brings a lot to the table at the linebacker position and is bound to have a big year this fall. With his level of instincts and athleticism, Noel is a really well-rounded linebacker. He has a great feel for the game and can blitz the quarterback, stop the run, and play against the pass very well- making him a threat to opposing offenses every down. It’s especially impressive watching Noel play against the run, he does a great job filling in gaps, is a terrific tackler, and frequently makes plays down by the line of scrimmage and in the open field. It was easy to see this throughout his sophomore year as Noel had a really productive season last fall. He ended the year with 69 total tackles (16 solo, 2 for loss) and was a consistent headache for offenses to deal with. Be on the lookout for Noel this year, he showed a ton of great things on tape last fall and is set up for a big junior season!