Top Nevada Linebacker prospects to watch in 2019
After producing eight signees at the linebacker position in 2018, the position is deep in 2019.
Inside Linebackers
An outstanding athlete, Lakes is a great all around linebacker prospect that is equally adapt in pass coverage as stuffing the run. He is a sideline-to-sideline player that can make plays behind the line of scrimmage with high physical upside.
83 tackles 2 sacks 1 int
A physical inside linebacker, Daniels is an impact player around the point of attack showing great instincts as a pass rusher and delivering big hits. He has great awareness with the speed to play in space.
75 tackles 3 sacks
Tuinei is a impact run defender that does a great job attacking the ball moving up field with impressive skill in space. He produces in the clutch with big plays and consistent tackling showing plenty of instincts tracking the ball.
49 tackles 1 sack
A physical run stuffer in the middle, Meredith is great navigating traffic to locate the ball carrier with good speed and change-of-direction in space
Outside Linebackers
61 tackles 8 sacks
Beaudry is a physical defender that does a great job attacking the ball while moving upfield with great speed. He has great awareness and acceleration with a knack for game changing plays.
63 tackles 2 sacks 1 int
A very good looking athlete, Davis showed the ability to make plays off the edge and be disruptive from his linebacker position. A hitter, he is a strong tackler who takes consistent angles on the ball.
24 tackles 1 int
A large framed player, Pratt is a well balanced linebacker prospect that shows impressive speed and the feet to cover in space. He is a physical run defender with the frame to develop as a linebacker or defensive end in college.
38 tackles 7 sacks
Relentless off the edge, Warren brings energy and great burst off the edge with the speed to track down ball carriers from behind. Warren is also one of the state’s elite triple jumpers.
48 tackles 8 sacks 2 int
Maiava is a outside linebacker/strong safety tweener but he is a very high energy player off the edge that racks up big plays behind the line of scrimmage. He is a strong player in coverage as well showing elite quickness.
46 tackles 5 sacks
Long and athletic, Nersinger is a prospect to watch that can develop as a defensive end or linebacker in college showing high upside.
Sedacy has a great frame and athleticism off the edge with upside. He has the ability to be an impact player as he continues to develop.
Top Underclass Prospects to Watch
86 tackles 4 sacks
Large framed with speed and versatility, LaDuke is an impact player that could rise to elite status as a junior.
96 tackles 3 sacks
An impact run defender, Kaupiko is a high energy player with excellent tackling skills doing a great job navigating traffic to locate the football.
A recent BYU commit, Mesake is a player to watch in the future after seeing time on varsity at Liberty as a sophomore.
54 tackles 2 sacks 1 int
One of the top linebackers in the 2021 class, Gaoteote is a natural athlete with great awareness and the ability to produce game changing plays.