NevadaPrepReport's 2022 Linebacker Prospects to Watch

With Southern Nevada high school football players forced to sit out the 2020 season due to Covid-19, many seniors will be facing their first action on the field since their sophomore season. Here is a look ahead to the 2021 season and the seniors projected to shine as recruitable prospects among the linebackers:

An excellent defender with outstanding burst off the edge and prototype length, Snelling is a highly productive player on the field with well-rounded overall skills. One of the nation’s top 20 outside linebackers, he has his choice of schools.

Flanagan used the cancelled year well adding muscle to his frame while maintaining his excellent overall athleticism. He lacks the offers but should be the top contender for 4A defensive player of the year as a senior.

Pollard is an edge linebacker with a knack for playing behind the line of scrimmage as a pass rusher and versus the run. He holds an offer from the New Mexico Lobos and will be the key to the Crusaders defense as a senior.

A recent Stanford commit, Hudson is a well balanced linebacker prospect that is effective in all facets of the game and has plenty of athleticism. A strong tackler, he has the ability to remain on the edge or shift inside in college.

An excellent tackler with great range and instincts, Weber returns to key a talented Patriots defense. Well built with impressive speed, he has an early Northern Arizona offer.

A physical thumper on the interior with great instincts versus the run and awareness and pass coverage, Foster was a force in the shortened season in the North adding four sacks on the year. He should have the opportunity to impress as a senior.

A productive tackler for the Pioneers with good instincts and overall quickness, Dillion is a player that has a chance to stand out as a senior. He currently holds a Northern Arizona offer.

McClure is a linebacker to watch, showing the ability to produce on the field with good length and awareness. He lacks his first offer but will have eyes watching his development as a senior.

Johnson is a large framed athlete that fills many roles For Spanish Springs with the athletic skills to develop as a tight end, defensive end or linebacker in college. A key rusher in high school, he showcases the speed to develop into a college standout.