Rise: #85 to #47

Tyler dominated the front seven for the Franklin defense this season. The senior shines at ILB with his high football IQ, instincts, and range. Tyler is fast to diagnose plays and closes on the ball like he is shot out of a cannon. He is quick through traffic, avoiding linemen on his way to the ball and runs his feet through his tackles to drive the ball backwards. Tyler’s speed and first step burst also allow him to play on the outside in passing situations and get after the QB. When he does have to engage with an OL or TE the senior has the power to quickly engage and disengage without losing ground then make the tackle. Tyler holds a pair of FCS offers and multiple D2 offers. No doubt about it, the LB is one of the best defenders still available in WI.

One of the top LBs/edge defenders in the state came out to River Falls and proved he was with his performance. He started the day checking in at 6’4″ 205 lbs, ran a 4.78 40, and a 4.31 shuttle, then jumped 9’7″ in the broad and 36.6″ in the vertical. Every single number further verified that Tyler is on that top level of athlete for the LB position. It matches what he has put out on tape. A big kid that can roam the field sideline to sideline, close quickly and with power, move through traffic quickly and cleanly on his way to the ball or QB. He is a three down LB that you can trust off the edge or off the ball. Big things ahead for Tyler.

I am becoming a big fan of Franklin’s LB Tyler Richter Tyler Richter 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB/EDGE Franklin | 2026 State WI . He has a great frame to continue to build on at the next level. The ’26 LB has a strong argument for the best blitzing LB in WI. He plays inside but he has the speed to rush the edge from there and still get to the QB. In those situations he quickly flips the switch to edge rusher with his ability to bend and his hand use. His instincts and range also allow him to make plays at or behind the line of scrimmage against the run game. Tyler is so quick to read and react and always seems to have a plan or counter move to get him where he needs to go. This is a very impressive LB that is going to keep moving up his position group.