2028 TOP LB RECRUITS
College Football Now 2028 top LB recruits features the top rising sophomore high school linebacker recruits in the world of CFB recruiting! (38)
Updated October 25th, 2025 at 2:05 p.m. EST
Updated October 25th, 2025 at 2:05 p.m. EST
2028 TOP LINEBACKER RECRUITS
College Football Now 2028 top linebacker recruits are featured below for college football recruiters, coaches & fans nationally! (38)
2028 TOP LB RECRUIT SKYLAR ALSTON
LB Skylar Alston
6'2", 215
Cardinal Gibbons
(NC)
GPA - 4.1
TOP 2028 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 LB recruit Skylar Alston is already establishing himself as one of the premier linebacker recruits in the 2028 football recruiting class. At 6'2", 215 pounds, Alston combines an ideal frame with elite athletic testing numbers that will transition smoothly to the college level. His ability to cover from sideline to sideline when matched with his natural instinct for diagnosing plays will make him a highly versatile defensive weapon at the next level. Alston has the physicality to dominate in the 8 man box & the speed to run with backs and tight ends in space while proving to have the explosiveness to pressure quarterbacks on blitzes. Alston has become one of the most coveted defensive prospects in the nation as he has prototype linebacker build with length & room to add another 15–20 pounds of muscle without losing fluidity. His 4.57 speed allows him to chase down ball carriers from sideline-to-sideline and close gaps quickly & Alston's bench press max of 315 at his age is elite, signaling advanced upper-body power. 2028 top LB recruit Skylar Alston also possesses natural diagnostic skills as he reads pulling guards, backfield movement & play direction rapidly and with confidence. Skylar is athletic enough to carry tight ends up the seam and run with backs in the flats, as he reads quarterbacks’ eyes well and reacts quickly in zone. Alston projects as a power five linebacker with early-impact potential as his athletic profile and physicality make him versatile enough to play ILB in a 4-3 or as a rangy weak side backer or EDGE in a 3-4 scheme. With Alston's rare combination of speed, instincts, and power, he has the ceiling of an All-Conference caliber P5 linebacker & the long-term upside to hear his name called on Sundays if development continues.
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.57
Vertical - 32"
Bench press - 315 (MAX)
CFB offers - Virginia Tech, Wisconsin, Troy, Tennessee, SMU, Rutgers, Penn State, Ole Miss, Ohio State, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Maryland, Louisville, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Florida State & Campbell
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6'2", 215
Cardinal Gibbons
(NC)
GPA - 4.1
TOP 2028 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 LB recruit Skylar Alston is already establishing himself as one of the premier linebacker recruits in the 2028 football recruiting class. At 6'2", 215 pounds, Alston combines an ideal frame with elite athletic testing numbers that will transition smoothly to the college level. His ability to cover from sideline to sideline when matched with his natural instinct for diagnosing plays will make him a highly versatile defensive weapon at the next level. Alston has the physicality to dominate in the 8 man box & the speed to run with backs and tight ends in space while proving to have the explosiveness to pressure quarterbacks on blitzes. Alston has become one of the most coveted defensive prospects in the nation as he has prototype linebacker build with length & room to add another 15–20 pounds of muscle without losing fluidity. His 4.57 speed allows him to chase down ball carriers from sideline-to-sideline and close gaps quickly & Alston's bench press max of 315 at his age is elite, signaling advanced upper-body power. 2028 top LB recruit Skylar Alston also possesses natural diagnostic skills as he reads pulling guards, backfield movement & play direction rapidly and with confidence. Skylar is athletic enough to carry tight ends up the seam and run with backs in the flats, as he reads quarterbacks’ eyes well and reacts quickly in zone. Alston projects as a power five linebacker with early-impact potential as his athletic profile and physicality make him versatile enough to play ILB in a 4-3 or as a rangy weak side backer or EDGE in a 3-4 scheme. With Alston's rare combination of speed, instincts, and power, he has the ceiling of an All-Conference caliber P5 linebacker & the long-term upside to hear his name called on Sundays if development continues.
COMBINE STATS
40 yard dash - 4.57
Vertical - 32"
Bench press - 315 (MAX)
CFB offers - Virginia Tech, Wisconsin, Troy, Tennessee, SMU, Rutgers, Penn State, Ole Miss, Ohio State, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Maryland, Louisville, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Florida State & Campbell
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2028 TOP LB RECRUIT J'RIUS BOOKER
LB J'rius Booker
5'11", 205
Brenham HS
(TX)
GPA - 3.7
TOP 2028 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 LB recruit J'rius Booker is one of the most physically gifted and relentless defensive prospects in his class, with the versatility to thrive as an inside linebacker or an edge rusher at the next level. Standing out with his explosive first step and violent, active hands, Booker consistently detaches from blockers and knifes into the backfield to create tackles for loss. His ability to diagnose plays instinctively and shoot gaps makes him a disruptive force against the run, while his rare combination of speed and power allows him to cover sideline to sideline with ease. Verified athletic testing backs up his on-field dominance — a 4.38 shuttle, 11.53 100m dash, and 54-second 400m dash highlight his elite agility and straight-line speed, while weight room numbers (275 bench, 475 squat) showcase his strength and explosiveness. His versatility is further evident on special teams, where his blazing speed enables him to zip past blockers on kickoff coverage and deliver bone-jarring, sure tackles in the open field. Booker also excels in pass coverage, displaying sharp recognition skills and the quickness to break on the ball and close passing lanes. Already drawing early interest from Texas A&M, Texas, Oklahoma, and TCU, Booker’s combination of instincts, athleticism, and physicality makes him one of the most complete and rapidly rising linebacker recruits nationally in the 2028 class.
COMBINE STATS
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.38
Bench press - 185x8, 275 (MAX)
Squat - 475 (MAX)
100M dash - 11.53
400M dash - 54
CFB programs showing interest - Texas A&M, Texas, Oklahoma and TCU
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5'11", 205
Brenham HS
(TX)
GPA - 3.7
TOP 2028 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2028 LB recruit J'rius Booker is one of the most physically gifted and relentless defensive prospects in his class, with the versatility to thrive as an inside linebacker or an edge rusher at the next level. Standing out with his explosive first step and violent, active hands, Booker consistently detaches from blockers and knifes into the backfield to create tackles for loss. His ability to diagnose plays instinctively and shoot gaps makes him a disruptive force against the run, while his rare combination of speed and power allows him to cover sideline to sideline with ease. Verified athletic testing backs up his on-field dominance — a 4.38 shuttle, 11.53 100m dash, and 54-second 400m dash highlight his elite agility and straight-line speed, while weight room numbers (275 bench, 475 squat) showcase his strength and explosiveness. His versatility is further evident on special teams, where his blazing speed enables him to zip past blockers on kickoff coverage and deliver bone-jarring, sure tackles in the open field. Booker also excels in pass coverage, displaying sharp recognition skills and the quickness to break on the ball and close passing lanes. Already drawing early interest from Texas A&M, Texas, Oklahoma, and TCU, Booker’s combination of instincts, athleticism, and physicality makes him one of the most complete and rapidly rising linebacker recruits nationally in the 2028 class.
COMBINE STATS
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.38
Bench press - 185x8, 275 (MAX)
Squat - 475 (MAX)
100M dash - 11.53
400M dash - 54
CFB programs showing interest - Texas A&M, Texas, Oklahoma and TCU
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