3 "Under Sized" 2026 Linebackers With Next Level Potential - Prep Redzone (2024)

Noah English

Noah English

English may not be the tallest guy on your recruit board but he brings a hardnose old school player with a high football IQ to the field every Friday night.

The RB/LB plays both ways for the Wildcats. Physical North South runner that would rather run through you than around you. He averaged over 6.5 yards per carry last Fall with 8 TDs. A threat to catch the ball out of the backfield.

The defensive side of the ball is where he stands out. Good anticipation and gets down hill fast. The word that comes to mind is “slobber knocker”, the kid loves to hit. He had 120 TT last Fall with a game high 21 against Haralson County to open the season.

A workout warrior that has a good solid build. Will be a big part of the Wildcats success in ’24.

Ben Plemons

Ben Plemons

Plemons is another guy that may not check the box when it comes to height at the LB spot at the next level but the guy has the heart and football IQ to get it done.

Plays both ways on Friday nights for the War Eagles at RB/LB. In LB fashion, he plays a fullback type position on offense and is a hard nosed up the middle runner, not afraid of contact. A move the chains guy that averaged over 4.4 yards per carry and rushed for over 500 yards in ’23. Good blocker out of the backfield.

Defense is his specialty. Great anticipation with a high football IQ that makes it seem like he was in the offenses HUDL pre snap. Good initial burst of speed and is able to make plays sideline to sideline. Physical tacker. He had 102 TT last Fall with a game high 16 verse in county rival East Hall.

A multisport athlete that also participates in wrestling and track. Plemons was selected 2nd Team All Region at LB last Fall and Prep Redzone fully expects him to make the jump to 1st Team this Fall.

Heath Gregg

Heath Gregg

Gregg may not be the most physically intimidating MLB you have ever seen but his plays the game with the heart of 6’5 240 kid.

He was selected to the Catoosa County All Defense Dream Team last year after racking up 96 TT with 8 TFL for the Panthers.

Great instincts at the MLB spot that is good at sniffing out plays and getting to the ball carrier. Physically strong kid that sheds larger OL that get a hat on him. Has the quickness to get to the sidelines and make plays. Fundamentally strong kid that has good upside potential.

Gregg will be a 4 year starter before his high school career is up. A workout warrior that will add good weight over the next 2 years and should be a player D2/NAIA schools should have on their radar.

Noah English

Noah English

Ben Plemons

Ben Plemons

Heath Gregg

Heath Gregg