TOP 2025 LB RECRUITS
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Updated November 7th, 2024 at 11:17 a.m. EST
Updated November 7th, 2024 at 11:17 a.m. EST
2025 TOP LINEBACKER RECRUITS
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2025 UNLV LB COMMIT PARKER MEESE

LB Parker Meese
Fayetteville HS
(AR)
6'2", 220
GPA - 3.4
TOP 2025 LB RECRUIT
Commitment update - 2025 UNLV LB commit Parker Meese has exceptional lateral quickness that allows him to cover ground rapidly & is a tenacious sideline-to-sideline defender. His explosiveness is particularly evident in his initial burst as he is able to wreak havoc on the opposition with his strength that enables him to shed blocks and deliver powerful bone-crushing tackles which consistently stop ball carriers in their tracks. Meese's tackling technique is one of his strongest assets as he is known for his ability to wrap up and drive through ball carriers minimizing yards after contact. Parker’s technique & aggressive tackling nature will make him a very reliable inside or outside linebacker for the Rebels defense. Parker Meese is poised to make a significant impact at UNLV as his combination of physicality, athleticism & football intelligence provides a strong foundation for success at the collegiate level & possibly beyond. As he transitions to the UNLV program, his leadership qualities and work ethic will likely make him an integral part of the Rebels' defense. Meese has the potential to be a standout player in the Mountain West Conference and a key contributor to UNLV's defensive efforts as he has been a dominant force throughout his illustrious HS football career that inevitably landed him over 30 D1 offers!
Scouting notes - Top 2025 LB recruit Parker Meese was an instinctive playmaker for Prestonwood Christian Academy during his Freshman season campaign and possesses the raw athletics, as well as closing speed that college coaches covet at the next level. Meese has a plethora of skills that will inevitably see him rise rapidly in his recruitment status, as well as on the top 2025 football recruit rankings at College Football Today. Parker does an excellent job at diagnosing plays quickly and excels when jumping passes in zone coverage from the MLB position. He possesses an intense motor and outstanding lateral quickness, as he is able to track down ball carriers at a highly efficient level from sideline to sideline and is a very sure tackler upon arrival. As only a freshman, Parker was able to tally 125 total tackles at the JV and Varsity levels, as well as 13 sacks and 5 interceptions and was selected as 2021 FBU/Adidas All-American linebacker. Meese is one of the more technically sound 2025 top LB recruits in his class and demonstrates outstanding overall tackling technique, as he does a great job at keeping his legs churning too decimate any chance of ball carriers escaping his grasps. He also is an outstanding pass rusher when blitzing to collapse the pocket with his 4.8 speed and is constantly witnessed wreaking havoc in the opposing team's offensive backfield throughout his 2021 highlight’s.
40 yard dash - 4.8
Bench press - 250 (MAX)
CFB offers - UNLV, Auburn, Michigan State, UNC-Charlotte, UTSA, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Marshall, Penn State, Maryland, Jackson State, Colorado, Arizona State, Boston College, BYU, Missouri, North Carolina, UAB, Arizona, Western Kentucky, Oregon, Louisville, Arkansas, Virginia Tech & Northern Iowa
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Fayetteville HS
(AR)
6'2", 220
GPA - 3.4
TOP 2025 LB RECRUIT
Commitment update - 2025 UNLV LB commit Parker Meese has exceptional lateral quickness that allows him to cover ground rapidly & is a tenacious sideline-to-sideline defender. His explosiveness is particularly evident in his initial burst as he is able to wreak havoc on the opposition with his strength that enables him to shed blocks and deliver powerful bone-crushing tackles which consistently stop ball carriers in their tracks. Meese's tackling technique is one of his strongest assets as he is known for his ability to wrap up and drive through ball carriers minimizing yards after contact. Parker’s technique & aggressive tackling nature will make him a very reliable inside or outside linebacker for the Rebels defense. Parker Meese is poised to make a significant impact at UNLV as his combination of physicality, athleticism & football intelligence provides a strong foundation for success at the collegiate level & possibly beyond. As he transitions to the UNLV program, his leadership qualities and work ethic will likely make him an integral part of the Rebels' defense. Meese has the potential to be a standout player in the Mountain West Conference and a key contributor to UNLV's defensive efforts as he has been a dominant force throughout his illustrious HS football career that inevitably landed him over 30 D1 offers!
Scouting notes - Top 2025 LB recruit Parker Meese was an instinctive playmaker for Prestonwood Christian Academy during his Freshman season campaign and possesses the raw athletics, as well as closing speed that college coaches covet at the next level. Meese has a plethora of skills that will inevitably see him rise rapidly in his recruitment status, as well as on the top 2025 football recruit rankings at College Football Today. Parker does an excellent job at diagnosing plays quickly and excels when jumping passes in zone coverage from the MLB position. He possesses an intense motor and outstanding lateral quickness, as he is able to track down ball carriers at a highly efficient level from sideline to sideline and is a very sure tackler upon arrival. As only a freshman, Parker was able to tally 125 total tackles at the JV and Varsity levels, as well as 13 sacks and 5 interceptions and was selected as 2021 FBU/Adidas All-American linebacker. Meese is one of the more technically sound 2025 top LB recruits in his class and demonstrates outstanding overall tackling technique, as he does a great job at keeping his legs churning too decimate any chance of ball carriers escaping his grasps. He also is an outstanding pass rusher when blitzing to collapse the pocket with his 4.8 speed and is constantly witnessed wreaking havoc in the opposing team's offensive backfield throughout his 2021 highlight’s.
40 yard dash - 4.8
Bench press - 250 (MAX)
CFB offers - UNLV, Auburn, Michigan State, UNC-Charlotte, UTSA, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Marshall, Penn State, Maryland, Jackson State, Colorado, Arizona State, Boston College, BYU, Missouri, North Carolina, UAB, Arizona, Western Kentucky, Oregon, Louisville, Arkansas, Virginia Tech & Northern Iowa
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2025 TOP LB RECRUIT REED BLAKE-THOMAS

Reed Blake-Thomas
Brighton HS
(MI)
6'1", 225
GPA - 3.25
TOP 2025 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2025 OLB/EDGE recruit Reed Blake-Thomas proved to be a significant force up front when wreaking havoc in the oppositions backfield & he possesses the overall athletics that project extremely well as an edge rusher or hybrid-DE with his instinctual ball tracking capabilities. Blake-Thomas utilizes excellent technique in the trenches by gaining leverage on his opponent with outstretched arms & is able to quickly detach while keeping his eyes in the backfield on play developing to ferociously bring ball carriers to a screeching halt in the run game. Reed also has very impressive agility while fighting through blockers and is able to propel back to the inside to close off gaps on the interior line with his excellent “bend” when scraping down the line of scrimmage. His combative & violent hands combined with his stellar ability to hold ground when taking on double teams give him the capabilities to extend the edge, as well as shutdown power running plays with his brutalizing style of play in the trenches. His excellent closing speed when creating pressure and zooming down the line of scrimmage could see him excel in the future as a pass rusher who can also be utilized in zone coverage drops with his excellent hip flexion and overall mobility. New Top 2025 Football Recruit Reed Blake-Thomas is being added to the 2025 Top Football Recruit Rankings at College Football Now, as he has already caught the eyes of some big time coaches nationally!
40 yard dash - 4.81
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.58
CFB offers - Wayne State
CFB programs showing interest - UNLV, West Virginia, State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Iowa, Rutgers, Georgia Tech, Eastern Michigan, Tennessee State, Kent State, Bowling Green, Miami (OH), Ball State, Ohio U, Central Michigan, Toledo, Western Michigan & Western Kentucky
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Brighton HS
(MI)
6'1", 225
GPA - 3.25
TOP 2025 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2025 OLB/EDGE recruit Reed Blake-Thomas proved to be a significant force up front when wreaking havoc in the oppositions backfield & he possesses the overall athletics that project extremely well as an edge rusher or hybrid-DE with his instinctual ball tracking capabilities. Blake-Thomas utilizes excellent technique in the trenches by gaining leverage on his opponent with outstretched arms & is able to quickly detach while keeping his eyes in the backfield on play developing to ferociously bring ball carriers to a screeching halt in the run game. Reed also has very impressive agility while fighting through blockers and is able to propel back to the inside to close off gaps on the interior line with his excellent “bend” when scraping down the line of scrimmage. His combative & violent hands combined with his stellar ability to hold ground when taking on double teams give him the capabilities to extend the edge, as well as shutdown power running plays with his brutalizing style of play in the trenches. His excellent closing speed when creating pressure and zooming down the line of scrimmage could see him excel in the future as a pass rusher who can also be utilized in zone coverage drops with his excellent hip flexion and overall mobility. New Top 2025 Football Recruit Reed Blake-Thomas is being added to the 2025 Top Football Recruit Rankings at College Football Now, as he has already caught the eyes of some big time coaches nationally!
40 yard dash - 4.81
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.58
CFB offers - Wayne State
CFB programs showing interest - UNLV, West Virginia, State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Iowa, Rutgers, Georgia Tech, Eastern Michigan, Tennessee State, Kent State, Bowling Green, Miami (OH), Ball State, Ohio U, Central Michigan, Toledo, Western Michigan & Western Kentucky
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2025 TOP LB RECRUIT BRAEDEN HARVEY

LB Braeden Harvey
Mead HS
(WA)
6'1",190
GPA - 3.14
TOP 2025 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2025 WR/LB recruit Braeden Harvey is a very gifted class of 2025 football recruit out of Mead HS in Washington and is able to create significant separation with his outstanding route running skills. Harvey is able to get off the line of scrimmage quickly and into his route stem progressions, while possessing very soft hands when hauling in passes down the field. Braeden is able to set up defenders with his quick first step and gets out of his breaks quickly to give his quarterback a clear throwing target. Once Harvey snags the football out the air, he is a powerful runner after the catch and can be witnessed plowing through traffic to gain valuable extra yardage down the field. Harvey is very good at high pointing the football when working through traffic and shows the ability to go over the top of defenders in the vertical passing game. He also is a very physical linebacker in the middle of the defense for Mead HS and is a highly efficient tackler, who is able to shoot into running lanes quickly to bring ball carriers to a screeching halt. Upon engaging with ball carriers when tackling, Harvey wraps up low and is able to keep his legs pumping in order to finish off tackles bringing them abruptly to the turf. He proves to be able to cover sideline to sideline with outstanding lateral movement and is masterful in pass defense in zone coverage. With his overall athletic abilities on both sides of the ball, Harvey fits right now as a top 2025 ATH recruit as he has the potential to develop into a top tier defensemen or wide receiver in the world of College Football Today & ESPN Plus.
40 yard dash - 4.9
Vertical - 34"
Bench - 185 X 3
Squat - 275 X 4
CFB programs showing interest - Washington State, Idaho, Central Washington, Whitworth & Montana Western
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Mead HS
(WA)
6'1",190
GPA - 3.14
TOP 2025 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2025 WR/LB recruit Braeden Harvey is a very gifted class of 2025 football recruit out of Mead HS in Washington and is able to create significant separation with his outstanding route running skills. Harvey is able to get off the line of scrimmage quickly and into his route stem progressions, while possessing very soft hands when hauling in passes down the field. Braeden is able to set up defenders with his quick first step and gets out of his breaks quickly to give his quarterback a clear throwing target. Once Harvey snags the football out the air, he is a powerful runner after the catch and can be witnessed plowing through traffic to gain valuable extra yardage down the field. Harvey is very good at high pointing the football when working through traffic and shows the ability to go over the top of defenders in the vertical passing game. He also is a very physical linebacker in the middle of the defense for Mead HS and is a highly efficient tackler, who is able to shoot into running lanes quickly to bring ball carriers to a screeching halt. Upon engaging with ball carriers when tackling, Harvey wraps up low and is able to keep his legs pumping in order to finish off tackles bringing them abruptly to the turf. He proves to be able to cover sideline to sideline with outstanding lateral movement and is masterful in pass defense in zone coverage. With his overall athletic abilities on both sides of the ball, Harvey fits right now as a top 2025 ATH recruit as he has the potential to develop into a top tier defensemen or wide receiver in the world of College Football Today & ESPN Plus.
40 yard dash - 4.9
Vertical - 34"
Bench - 185 X 3
Squat - 275 X 4
CFB programs showing interest - Washington State, Idaho, Central Washington, Whitworth & Montana Western
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2025 TOP LB RECRUIT PARKER ELLIOT

LB Parker Elliot
Ozark HS
(MO)
6'2",205
GPA - 3.8
TOP 2025 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2025 LB recruit Parker Elliot had a tremendous freshman season and was a brutalizing force as a top 2025 LB and RB recruit for the Ozark HS football team, as he was able to rush for 708 yards and ended the season with a total of 81 tackles. Parker proved to have the ability to diagnose plays instinctively from the inside linebacker position and is able to close ground on ball carriers quickly to bring them to a screeching halt. Elliot is one of the most sure tacklers in the 2025 football recruiting class and he possesses excellent lateral agility to be able to track ball carriers down from sideline to sideline. He is able to use his highly combative hands to quickly detach from oncoming blockers and is devastating for opposing offenses upon arrival at the football with his bone crushing tackling abilities.
40 yard dash - 4.7
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.38
Broad jump - 102"
Vertical - 25"
Bench press - 305 (MAX)
CFB programs showing interest - Miami of Ohio, Western Carolina, Southern Illinois, Army, Missouri State, South Dakota State & Kansas State
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Ozark HS
(MO)
6'2",205
GPA - 3.8
TOP 2025 LB RECRUIT
Scouting notes - Top 2025 LB recruit Parker Elliot had a tremendous freshman season and was a brutalizing force as a top 2025 LB and RB recruit for the Ozark HS football team, as he was able to rush for 708 yards and ended the season with a total of 81 tackles. Parker proved to have the ability to diagnose plays instinctively from the inside linebacker position and is able to close ground on ball carriers quickly to bring them to a screeching halt. Elliot is one of the most sure tacklers in the 2025 football recruiting class and he possesses excellent lateral agility to be able to track ball carriers down from sideline to sideline. He is able to use his highly combative hands to quickly detach from oncoming blockers and is devastating for opposing offenses upon arrival at the football with his bone crushing tackling abilities.
40 yard dash - 4.7
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.38
Broad jump - 102"
Vertical - 25"
Bench press - 305 (MAX)
CFB programs showing interest - Miami of Ohio, Western Carolina, Southern Illinois, Army, Missouri State, South Dakota State & Kansas State
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