Best High School Linebackers 2008

[eaglefan87]

Everyone in the state knows about Chris Williams at Abilene. If he stays healthy he could repeat as 5A Defensive MVP. Who are some other top LBs in the state this year? I'll start it off.....Parker McKay-Abilene.

[ftballin11]

Everyone in the state knows about Chris Williams at Abilene. If he stays healthy he could repeat as 5A Defensive MVP. Who are some other top LBs in the state this year? I'll start it off.....Parker McKay-Abilene.


where is williams going to school.

[eaglefan87]

Haven't heard....lots of interest from all the big players in D1 from what I hear.

[saMavsFan]

Tom Wort- New Bruanfels

Chris Catlin- SA Madison

[saMavsFan]

Aaron Hayduk and John Bordano from NB are also very good

[Empire strikes back]

Jerome Leija of Permian



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[brodyboy]

Tyler Smith-Cedar Hill

[CKE]

Tom Wort > rest of states LB's

[AHSeagles]

I'll throw Tanner Brock from Copperas Cove in there.

[nfhsdt08]

austin moss from rockwall heath

[covedawgfan]

Another mention of Tanner Brock from Copperas Cove, All-State selection as a Soph and again as a Junior. This is his Senior season and he looks awesome. Tackling running backs and receivers all over the field. Leading tackler on the kickoff team and some special all purpose positions that show his ability as a football player. One of the best for sure!

[ftballin11]

Haven't heard....lots of interest from all the big players in D1 from what I hear.

He better stay in Texas. UT if ha want to be apart of a special class with oakafor and Gilbert.

[AbEagleFan]

Chris is very good. Is it me or does he not put stars on his helmet?

Just curious.

Was he "noticed" statewide prior to the play on Dodge during the game?

If not, do you think that's what got him noticed?

Had balloting been completed prior to playoffs as all-district selections are?

See where I am going with this?

[AbEagleFan]

He better stay in Texas. UT if ha want to be apart of a special class with oakafor and Gilbert.

I agree, UT would be great. Probably end up at Tech as they all seem to. Not that Tech doesn't have a good program, it's not great. Even though they are in a position to write their own destiny this year with an undefeated season which would result in defeating Texas, OU, OSU, Mizz and Co. I see them beating perhaps one of the three but not all three. Aggies could play spolier as well.

[NBC_43]

AUSTIN MOSS

Makin' Mickey proud!

[ftballin11]

where are all of these guys goin

[forest99]

klein forest jr lb cameron nwosu

[CKE]

where are all of these guys goin

Tom Wort committed to mobilhoma last year...poor guy can play football just has bad taste as well.

[mcneilmav]

Dekkar Willams
Sr., McNeil

[hunterbunter]

Tony Sanchez MLB Edcouch-Elsa

[Shoot2thrill]

Tom Wort > rest of states LB's not named Chris Williams

Correction. I fixed it for you. ;)

[CKE]

Correction. I fixed it for you. ;)
It was fine the way it was

[AE 8008]

Correction. I fixed it for you. ;)

he hasnt seen the light yet;)

[CKE]

he hasnt seen the light yet;)

Where is Chris Williams going to play ball at?

[Wypirates03]

Toby Ball, Jr out of Wylie is a very good LB.

[ftballin11]

Lets make this a rule. You cant nominate sombody from your own team.

[OakTreeUp-n-Out]

Bobby Schneider from Colleyville Heritage impressed me a lot against Clovis East. He isn't Lawrence Taylor physically or anything, but his measurables seemed good enough that I'm a little surprised his offer list isn't more extensive. I haven't seen Chris Williams this year, but he was good enough the last two years to deserve a spot on any list. Trinity's LB corps across the board was very solid. Mitchell Osborne & Cade Foster from Southlake are very gifted JRs with high ceilings.

Edit: Tanner Brock from Cove... just saw someone else list him. He impressed me a lot when they played Aledo in the playoffs @ Waco last year (was it last year or year before? Can't remember). He's a good one.

[d-train]

Kerry Hyder Austin LBJ, 6'3" 233, 4.6 speed, plays inside and out and invited to UT junior day in Feb. with Gilbert and Okafor, but did not commit.

[d-train]

Where is Chris Williams going to play ball at?
OU needs some ILBs!

[AHSeagles]

OU needs some ILBs!

So does A&M!

[Wypirates03]

Lets make this a rule. You cant nominate sombody from your own team.

Why not??? I see a lot of games, and he's been starting for almost 2 years now, with another year to go. He's a hard hitting, good vision, ball hawk!

:notworthy

[16-5A Scout]

Dekkar Willams
Sr., McNeil

Yea I will put Dekker Williams up there as one of the best in the state. He moved to Safety this year though.

Kurt Killens from Round Rock Mcneil needs to be on the list as one of the best. He is a junior too and has alot of D1 colleges looking at him from what I have been reading.

[16-5A Scout]

Kerry Hyder Austin LBJ, 6'3" 233, 4.6 speed, plays inside and out and invited to UT junior day in Feb. with Gilbert and Okafor, but did not commit.

Kerry Hyder just commited to Tx Tech a couple weeks ago.

[DiamondJ2]

Chris McAllister @ Judson.

[Hammeroftruth]

Tanner Brock form Copperas Cove. The kid is a beast.

[ftballin11]

OU needs some ILBs!

Well tell Oklahoma, to get some football players from Oklahoma. I dont even know why they call it Oklahoma, they should call it Texahoma, or Texas North. Same with LSU, get your own players.

[d-train]

Well tell Oklahoma, to get some football players from Oklahoma. I dont even know why they call it Oklahoma, they should call it Texahoma, or Texas North. Same with LSU, get your own players.
California supplies the entire West Coast. Bradford, Grisham, Broyles, McCoy, Franks are all from Oklahoma and they are all pretty good.

[TexasRed6x]

Chris McAllister @ Judson.



He is an animal around 6'3" and 230 pounds I agree and is flying under the radar.

[16-5A Scout]

Well tell Oklahoma, to get some football players from Oklahoma. I dont even know why they call it Oklahoma, they should call it Texahoma, or Texas North. Same with LSU, get your own players.

I agree on the Oklahoma getting all there players form Texas, but LSU on the other hand has like 10 players on there roster from Texas and only like 3 of them contribute. Just thought I'd throw that in there. :)

I am an LSU fan.:)

[chhspantherfan]

Bobby Schneider from Colleyville Heritage impressed me a lot against Clovis East. He isn't Lawrence Taylor physically or anything, but his measurables seemed good enough that I'm a little surprised his offer list isn't more extensive. I haven't seen Chris Williams this year, but he was good enough the last two years to deserve a spot on any list. Trinity's LB corps across the board was very solid. Mitchell Osborne & Cade Foster from Southlake are very gifted JRs with high ceilings.

Edit: Tanner Brock from Cove... just saw someone else list him. He impressed me a lot when they played Aledo in the playoffs @ Waco last year (was it last year or year before? Can't remember). He's a good one.

Yep, Bobby is rumored to be heading to Purdue. No official announcement yet though.


As for Trinity, they are very good across the board. But Norman, can light up the stadium:notworthy

[CKE]

OU needs some ILBs!

They are already getting Tom Wort

[a-hi eagle2309]

Chris is very good. Is it me or does he not put stars on his helmet?

Just curious.

Was he "noticed" statewide prior to the play on Dodge during the game?

If not, do you think that's what got him noticed?

Had balloting been completed prior to playoffs as all-district selections are?

See where I am going with this?

williams, ashlock, and carroll don't put their stars on their helmets. Not sure why...

[GameTyme]

Chris Williams is one with Salinas from Northshore a very close second.

[AE 8008]

Where is Chris Williams going to play ball at?

ive heard LSU is a big player...but i dont think he's decided for sure yet. and that may be just talk that i heard..

[Moose Knuckles]

Mike backer from North Shore, D. Salinas. Great motor and brings bad intentions when he meets you.

[covedawgfan]

Tanner Brock from Cove has verbally committed to TCU where his bother is a red shirt Freshman TE. At least he stays in TX and will give TCU some help on Defense.

[AHSeagles]

Tanner Brock from Cove has verbally committed to TCU where his bother is a red shirt Freshman TE. At least he stays in TX and will give TCU some help on Defense.

I hope Williams stays in state as well. I remember watching Brock play when he was a freshman in the Abilene-Cove scrimmage. He played QB and MLB and absolutely destroyed the freshman black second string QB!

[AHSeagles]

williams, ashlock, and carroll don't put their stars on their helmets. Not sure why...

...Find out.:D

[rich_pack]

Toby Ball from Wylie.....VERY under rated.

[teXan]

I'm surprised none of the LBs from TW come up in this discussion. Oh well...

[AHSeagles]

I'm surprised none of the LBs from TW come up in this discussion. Oh well...

I couldn't tell you a single TW player. Yall apparently have some good players, who are the good LB's yall have?

[slcdragonfan]

Of the teams I have seen this year and last, Wort (NB) and Chris Williams (AHS) stand out. Haven't seen Cove, NS, or TW so can't comment.

[AHSeagles]

Of the teams I have seen this year and last, Wort (NB) and Chris Williams (AHS) stand out. Haven't seen Cove, NS, or TW so can't comment.

I'm also surprised no one brings up Tariq Allen from Irving Mac(?). He's a pretty highly rated recruit.

[eagle4life]

where is williams going to school.

Being a part of the media, I have heard several rumors, but it appears as though the leading candidates are Nebraska (visited there Oct. 4th) and LSU (no visit yet).

I do know that he has said he wants to take several official visits.

[eagle4life]

So does A&M!

No ... A&M needs a miracle!!!!!!!!!

[eagle4life]

Chris is very good. Is it me or does he not put stars on his helmet?

Just curious.

Was he "noticed" statewide prior to the play on Dodge during the game?

If not, do you think that's what got him noticed?

Had balloting been completed prior to playoffs as all-district selections are?

See where I am going with this?

Balloting for all-state players is done before the playoffs start.

[AHSeagles]

No ... A&M needs a miracle!!!!!!!!!

Chris and several other hopeful recruits definitely wouldn't hurt that chance.:D

[a-hi eagle2309]

...Find out.:D

I'm scared of them, especially #10

[AHSeagles]

I'm scared of them, especially #10

I heard #10 likes men.

[The Wood]

I'm surprised none of the LBs from TW come up in this discussion. Oh well...
Hey teXan...you got this covered right?

lol! I was gonna pull your chain a little bit about being the Wood but my computer went down Friday and I didn't get her tuned-up til yesterday.

[teXan]

I couldn't tell you a single TW player. Yall apparently have some good players, who are the good LB's yall have?

#11 - Bob Bouthilet (5'11" - 195): 42 tackles, 2 deflections, 4 loss tackles
#17 - Colin Renton (http://highschool.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=70714&sport=1) (6'1" - 210): 30 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 deflection, 1 sack (2007 2nd Team All-District)
#25 - James Warren (5'10" - 190): 26 tackles, sacks, 2 loss tackles
#42 - Clay Latimer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP9X8nF0MKc) (6'1" - 210): 16 tackles, 1 fumble recovery

[teXan]

Hey teXan...you got this covered right?

lol! I was gonna pull your chain a little bit about being the Wood but my computer went down Friday and I didn't get her tuned-up til yesterday.

I added some stats but I'm not going to lobby for them. It'd be interesting to hear from some of the other teams that have gone up against them vs other LB's they've seen.

[The Wood]

I added some stats but I'm not going to lobby for them. It'd be interesting to hear from some of the other teams that have gone up against them vs other LB's they've seen.

Yeah, we don't need or want anymore lobbyists right now, but these guys are very good team D players and individually consistent, hard nosed, athletic and smart players (is that lobbying?).

[ruffshod]

Mike backer from North Shore, D. Salinas. Great motor and brings bad intentions when he meets you.

Yes, he does come at you liked you kicked his cat.:eek:

[a-hi eagle2309]

I heard #10 likes men.

I hate you

[fefefoesho11]

Chris Hank of Arlington Bowie was an All-state linebacker last year as a Junior. So, I think hes one of the best this year.

[AHSeagles]

I hate you

Deep down in your heart you know you don't.:D

[Ralph Kramden]

#11 - Bob Bouthilet (5'11" - 195): 42 tackles, 2 deflections, 4 loss tackles
#17 - Colin Renton (http://highschool.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=70714&sport=1) (6'1" - 210): 30 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 deflection, 1 sack (2007 2nd Team All-District)
#25 - James Warren (5'10" - 190): 26 tackles, sacks, 2 loss tackles
#42 - Clay Latimer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP9X8nF0MKc) (6'1" - 210): 16 tackles, 1 fumble recovery

I agree with teXan:

Bouthilet is an animal...(in a good sense) He will "clean your clock" in a heartbeat. Great nose for the ball. I would not want the ball when he is on the field. I value my life.

Renton has more controlled aggression. Extremely quick. The type of kid who would knock the snot out of you but would help you find your head he just knocked off and help you back to your feet. ( if you can still stand)

Warren appears to have a lot of speed. Another one with a great nose for the ball. I would want him on my team. I hope he is ok......

Latimer a smart player.... he will also knock you for a loop..another LB you look for when you have the ball and run the other way.

Then if you are lucky enough to get by them, you have to face:

Nick Adamo- great open field tackler...one of the most consistent I have seen in years

Ryan Clappsaddle-don't let his size fool you

Logan Rowe-when he is on defense, has the speed to hunt you down

Chase Maires or Aaron Charbonnet- either one of these guys can stick you like a LB


Sorry, I don't mean to ramble.....this team just has a very solid defense and I have not even mentioned the D-Line. Getting back to the thread....TWHS has a very strong group of linebackers.

[GameTyme]

Just out of curiosity why doesnt Williams put stars on his helmet.

[GameTyme]

Yes, he does come at you liked you kicked his cat.:eek:


He has a motor on him thats for sure. I love Lb's that play downhill and that is exactly what he does. Also it doesnt hurt having grown men playing on the defensiveline :D. When NS walked out onto the field my friend looked at me and said man NS has some big people I looked at him and said No Shi*.

[sportsjunkie40]

I agree with teXan:

Bouthilet is an animal...(in a good sense) He will "clean your clock" in a heartbeat. Great nose for the ball. I would not want the ball when he is on the field. I value my life.

Renton has more controlled aggression. Extremely quick. The type of kid who would knock the snot out of you but would help you find your head he just knocked off and help you back to your feet. ( if you can still stand)

Warren appears to have a lot of speed. Another one with a great nose for the ball. I would want him on my team. I hope he is ok......

Latimer a smart player.... he will also knock you for a loop..another LB you look for when you have the ball and run the other way.

Then if you are lucky enough to get by them, you have to face:

Nick Adamo- great open field tackler...one of the most consistent I have seen in years

Ryan Clappsaddle-don't let his size fool you

Logan Rowe-when he is on defense, has the speed to hunt you down

Chase Maires or Aaron Charbonnet- either one of these guys can stick you like a LB


Sorry, I don't mean to ramble.....this team just has a very solid defense and I have not even mentioned the D-Line. Getting back to the thread....TWHS has a very strong group of linebackers.

Looks like the Woodlands will have all of the spots on the all state teams?

[twcpfan1]

Colin Weingrad
Daniel Hilton

College Park

[farmerfan]

I'll butcher the name but the best LB I have seen over the last two years in this state is hands down Elikena Fielo from Trinity. He is one of the best tacklers I have ever seen on the HS level and his ability to shut down the oppositions run game is beyond impressive. His coverage in the flats and the other short stuff is amazing too. He just has a great knack of where the ball is going to be and always seems to be there to make the tackle.
He's not as glamourous as a Norman or Williams however, if I had to pick a LB to form a defense around he would be my first pick whitout hesitation.

[a-hi eagle2309]

ive heard some stories about #10

apparently he plays catcher (and not for the baseball team:eek:)

I though this was supposed to be a friendly board...:(

[AE 8008]

I though this was supposed to be a friendly board...:(

awww sowwy:)

[RedRaider008]

Tyler Lee's

M Monigold #42 6' 220lbs - 50 tkls (31 solo 4 tfl 1 sac)
B Roberts #33 6'3 210lbs - 43 tkls (22 solo 5 tfl 3 sacs 1 cf)

5 games stats (they sat after 1st series vs kimball)

[Tsup]

earnest norman trinity and eric fielo to make it easier ... fielo was defensive player of the game as a jr in last years state game and norman is a midddle linebacker thats a 4 year starter. both run 4.6...4.5 and could play LB or DB in college

[PirateParent2011]

Toby Ball from Wylie.....VERY under rated.

I agree...Toby is a VERY good LB and VERY under rated. Do you think he has the size to get signed by a D1 school? He does have the heart needed!

[slcdragonfan]

I don't want to go back a re-read this thread, but after last night, I would put #30 from Cy Ridge on this list if someone hasn't already mentioned him. BIG hitter.

[trojanbacker]

I will second (or maybe third?) Fielo from Trinity. Some of the best technique I've seen at the position. He just doesn't get caught out of position and is a tremendous tackler. Good speed and good at shedding blockers. If you were a coach, you could make a film of this guy and tell your kids to "do it like this guy."

[DragonFan0316]

Cade Foster at SLC is a monster. He is fast as well. It is fun to watch him kick off and then be the first one down field to deliver the big hit.

[svhorns]

http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/TOMWORT4_14150.JPG

Tom Wort(Oklahoma Commit)

New Braunfels (TX) New Braunfels

Ht: 6-foot-1
Wt: 210 lbs
Forty: 4.42 secs
Bench max: 315 pounds
Squat max: 405 pounds
Class: 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz5R7FdiuSc





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http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/CHRISWILLIAMS7_23150.JPG
Chris Williams(Nebraska Commit)

Inside linebacker
Abilene (TX) Abilene
Ht: 6-foot-0
Wt: 230 lbs
Forty: 4.52 secs
Class: 2009


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p409zIP1whU

[slcdragonfan]

I've already seen plenty of Chris Williams. ;)

[UCmaroons]

I don't want to go back a re-read this thread, but after last night, I would put #30 from Cy Ridge on this list if someone hasn't already mentioned him. BIG hitter.

i played right tackle for cy-creek last year and while #30 wasnt the biggest backer i went up against, he was by far the fastest and took great angles to the ball and laid the wood when he got there. he was hard to cut off on the outside because of his quickness of play recognition

[AHSeagles]

I've already seen plenty of Chris Williams. ;)

I'm sure Chris would love to see yall again.:D I'd love another exciting Abilene-SLC game.