Rounding out our Top 10 linebacker rankings in the 2024 class is Parkersburg South’s Turner Garretson Turner Garretson 6'0" | 225 lbs | LB Parkersburg South | 2024 State WV who was a PRZ WV First Team Class AAA All-State selection this season. The 6’0 225 senior could play inside or outside backer at the next level and is also on that D2/D3 prospect line. Garretson was QB1 this season for the Patriots where he was very productive but his ceiling is much higher at linebacker. He’s a good athlete who runs and moves well and it’s very apparent that he loves the game of football. Garretson is a fierce competitor who’s going to give you all he has and plays with a lot of heart. I think size may be what’s keeping him under the radar a bit but I think he’s worthy of some D2 looks and someone who can help you on special teams right away while developing more as a linebacker.

Parkersburg South senior Turner Garretson Turner Garretson 6'0" | 225 lbs | LB Parkersburg South | 2024 State WV is currently in our 2024 rankings as a linebacker but he’s also the new QB1 this season and having a great start to his final high school season. Garretson was pressed into quarterback duties after the returning starter transferred away and the 6’0 225 senior has answered the call in a big way. Garretson has thrown for 1,038 yards and 16 passing touchdowns while also rushing for 333 yards and two more touchdowns. His play on defense where he may be best should also be commended as he has totaled 45 tackles and hardly comes off the field each week.

Another very versatile athlete is Parkersburg South’s Turner Garretson Turner Garretson 6'0" | 225 lbs | LB Parkersburg South | 2024 State WV . Garretson is a 2024 ATH that can play a number of positions on offense and linebacker on defense. He earned Class AAA Second Team All-State at linebacker as a junior while helping lead the Patriots to a state title game appearance. As a junior, Garretson totaled 889 all-purpose yards on offense and racked up 151 total tackles and 2 interceptions on defense. The 6’0 225 rising senior will be the starting quarterback this season and can also play some receiver and h-back. Garretson is a physical player that enjoys contact and loves to hit. He’s a very athletic player which makes him such a versatile athlete. He has pretty good speed and has some quickness and a nice burst. Garretson is tough to bring down and creates missed tackles by running hard and fighting for extra yards. I like him the most as a linebacker where he flies around and is always around the ball.

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