[Eaglesfan27]

OLB: As a group, they get a B.

Keith Rivers is a 6'3 222 pound true Junior. He ws my starter at ROLB last year and will certainly be so again this year. He is undersized, but he has great speed and hits bigger than his size. He is arguably my best tackler among my returning linebackers. He also plays the pass well.

Thomas Williams is a 6'3 230 pound redshirt Junior. He was a backup last year, but will certainly start at LOLB this year. He is also a very fast linebacker. He isn't quite as good in pass coverage, but he is decent. He is also a surprisingly good tackler for his size.

Michael Stuart is a 6'3 241 pound redshirt sophomore. This kid lacks the speed to really play linebacker and I hope we don't see him on the field much. He is a decent run stopper in limited space.

Clay Matthews is a 6'3 232 pound redshirt sophomore. He has decent speed. He lacks good awareness, pass coverage skills, and isn't a good tackler. Hopefully, he won't see the field much.



MLB: As a group, they get a B.

Oscar Lua was my starter and most reliable linebacker last year. He is going to be very good this year. He doesn't have very good speed, but he is the best tackler among our linebackers arguably. He has excellent field awareness.

Bob King was the #1 MLB in HS last year. He is fast, strong, and surprisingly aware on the field for a freshman. He is a punishing tackler despite only being 5'10 235.

Rey Maualuga is a redshirt freshman who will likely be the #3 MLB. He has good speed and good strength, but he doesn't really do anything better than King.