It’s another busy weekend on the recruiting trail across the country as college football programs host coveted targets from coast to coast.  Top

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Texas Tech holds the No. 2 recruiting class in the country.  A marquee piece of that haul is blue-chip linebacker Jhadyn Nelson.  The Red Raiders

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Jhadyn Nelson bears some striking similarities to Arvell Reese at the same stage in their careers. Like Reese, Nelson emerged as a national recruit following his junior season of varsity football. Both are nearly identical in size (around 6-foot-3, 220 pounds with 32.5-inch arms entering their senior years. Like Reese, Nelson also tests like a top athlete, posting some of the best combine numbers we saw on the Rivals Camp Series. Both are versatile jumbo linebackers who can also rush the passer. They also both have late birthdays for their respective recruiting cycles. Reese continued growing, adding at least an inch in height while in college. 

Elite physical talent who has the potential to be a versatile defensive weapon. Measured at 6-foot-3, 216 pounds at the Rivals Camp in Houston prior to his senior season. Has 32.5-inch arms with hands that measure over 10 inches. An elite athlete in the combine setting, posting a 4.63-second 40-yard dash, 35.2-inch vertical, and 10’9.1 foot broad jump at the Rivals Camp - all elite marks. Shows the athleticism on Friday nights, where he lines up at all three levels of the defense for his high school team, taking reps as a pass rusher, outside linebacker, and safety. The top notch movement skills jump out immediately. An explosive, smooth mover who covers space quickly. Shows the ability to quickly generate pressure off the edge. Coordinated when working in spaces and shows impressive range in coverage. Eliminates angles and has sideline to sideline speed. Finished his junior season with 59 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and three sacks. Has solid physicality, but can continue improving his instincts and take-on ability as an off-ball linebacker. Younger for the cycle, turning 17 years-old in June prior to his senior season. Could have the highest upside of all linebacker prospects in the 2027 cycle with the potential to grow into a top pass-rusher. 

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