Nothing explains the toughness of a football player more than summer practices. It’s mid-august the temperature reaches 100+ degrees, players wear pads that seem to be double their weight, a helmet that keeps in all the heat, going from drill to drill, bloody, bruised and in anguishing pain. But they [football players] keep fighting through all this ignoring the extreme agony their bodies are put through, twice a day. This is football, when boys become men. There’s no other competition quite like it. Every player goes 100% until the whistle blows, because they know their “brothers on the field” are doing the same exact thing at the same exact monument, all because there is no better satisfaction than winning!
In today’s blog, I will go over the area’s best Linebackers!
Linebackers: (Inside and outside)
Tristan Freeman-West Catholic 6’ 225-Freeman is an outstanding defensive player, with speed and strength that “wows” scouts. Last season, Freeman had 75 tackles, 25 of which were TFL*, seven sacks and one interception, has four D-I offers.
TJ White-West Chester Henderson- 6’2 225-No player is safe when White is on the field. As a junior, he had 137 tackles, one sack, one blocked field goal, two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, White has two D-I offers from Bucknell and Western Michigan.
TJ Waters-West Catholic-6’4 225-Waters has pro-like size, that has many schools interest in Waters. Waters registered 72 tackles, nine TFL and two sacks, Waters’ has two D-I offers including Navy and VMI.
Tyler Morrissey-Sprinfield-Delco-6’3 215-Morrissey is a big physical linebacker that seems to be able to get in the backfield at will, he has no problem shedding blocks and getting to the ball carrier. He had 147 tackles with two sacks and an interception.
Brandon Chatmon-Cardinal O’Hara-(JUNIOR)-6’1 220-Chatmon is a playmaker. Can cover sideline to sideline. Can shed a block or two to make the play in the backfield. Reported that Big East have interested in Chatmon.
Brandon Cope-Pennridge-5’11 210-Cope is a smart player on and off the field. Excellent tackler, once your in his grips, he’ll bring you down. Cope decided to atend Colgate University.
Dalton Fleming-Upper Perkiomen-6’1 205-Fleming is a tough athlete, star in both football and wrestling, Fleming is an expert in taking down his opponents, quite often actually. Fleming recorded 114 tackles with three sacks and a interception which was returned for a touchdown.
Keith Corliss-Germantown Academy-6’2 210-Corliss is an excellent player. Has great awareness and is able to make plays that “WOW” you sometimes. He is a returning All-City player(2nd team Defense according to the Daily News). Has D-I interest.
Ralph Reeves-North Penn-6’1 220-Reeves is a tough linebacker. Physical football player, that brings it every play. Hits with the best of them. Has D-I interest and Penn State seems to be his favored.
Ryan Singley-Avon Grove 5’10 195-Singley makes up for his size with explosive hits and strength that is sometimes surprising. Singley is a playmaker on both sides of the ball. Had 82 tackles last year.
Honorable Mention
Eric Medes-St. Joe’s Prep-6’3 220
Garrett Dolly-Valley Forge Military-5’11 215
Dom Defazio-Hatboro-Horsham-6’1 215
Next post will rank the top ten Defensive Lineman
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