And based on our list of the top linebackers in prep football the Big 10 might have a new Linebacker U., as two of the players have committed to stay in-state and play for Ohio State. The Buckeyes have the top-rated recruiting class for 2022 and C.J. Hicks of Archbishop Alter (Kettering, Ohio) and Gabe Powers of Marysville (Ohio) certainly help that cause.
Texas lands three players on this list, led by five-star Harold Perkins of Cypress Park (Cypress) who tops the 10 selections.
Malik Bryant of IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) and Anthony Hill Jr. of Ryan (Denton, Texas) are the only non-seniors and both played pivotal roles for their teams last season as the Ascenders finished as MaxPreps National Champions while Denton Ryan finished No. 8 in the MaxPreps Top 25.
See the complete list below.
Anthony Hill Jr., Ryan Denton
File photo by Eddie Kelly
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
One of the most underrated at his position in the Class of 2022 racked up 140 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks and three interceptions for the ninth-ranked team in last season's MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
One
of the best all-around linebackers in the country recently dropped his top five which includes Alabama, Florida, LSU, Ohio State and Penn State.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Ohio State |
Class: Senior (2022)
Has an old-school type of game to him and is one of the toughest, most gritty linebackers in the country.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Oklahoma |
Class: Senior (2022)
Selected to the MaxPreps Junior All-America first team in 2020, he's one of the most dominant linebackers in high school football.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
Helped the Raiders to their first state title since 2002 last season and should have them in position to repeat in 2021.
5. Cyrus Moss, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 220
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
Flies
around off the edge and is a quarterback's worst nightmare. Moss and
the Las Vegas power begin the season No. 13 in the MaxPreps Top
25.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
The four-star linebacker is poised to have a huge season. He had four sacks, including the game-winning sack fumble on the last play of the game, in a 24-17 win over Servite (Anaheim) last spring.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Ohio State |
Class: Senior (2022)
Does it all on defense. Lines up everywhere and impacts the game at a high level.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
Dominated as a sophomore for the MaxPreps National Champions. The five-star is the No. 10 player overall in the Class of 2023.
Height: 6-2.5 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
The top-rated linebacker in the Class of 2022 on 247Sports composite rankings is the complete package and also impacts the game on offense. He accounted for nearly 1,500 total yards and 18 touchdowns in 2020.
