(People get confused about this one.)
Great Linebackers play DOWNHILL.
And that doesn’t mean they fly into the line of scrimmage at the snap.
It means they play like the field is literally tilted.
Gaining ground with every step, closing space, suffocating the ball carrier.
Washington LB Taariq “Buddah” Al-Uqdah!!!🚨🚨🚨
A former standout at Washington State, he transferred to UW ahead of the 2025 season and was named to the 2025 Butkus Award Watch List, which honors the nation’s top linebackers.
- Excellent speed
- Extremely physical
- Big playmaker
- Game changer
- Great tackler in space
- Great closing speed
- Sideline to sideline pursuit
- Excellent in coverage
- Excellent in the box
@UW_Football@UqdahTaariq#linebacker#linebackers#LBU
People think Linebackers are built on brute force.
But the great ones master the MENTAL side of the game.
Reads
Film Study
The Playbook
They play SMART so they can play FAST.
Linebackers:
Yes.
You’re going to get held.
And the ref’s not going to call it.
So what?
Extend. Pull. Disengage.
Elite Linebackers don’t make excuses.
They make plays.
Great Linebacker Drills!!!🚨🚨🚨
WHO’S READY FOR OFF-SZN TRAINING???🔥🔥🔥
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- Great footwork
- Great change of direction
- Lateral bag step overs
- Step overs to curve run
- Step overs to turn and run
- Hurdle cross overs to 45 degree angle drop
- Hurdle cross overs to break straight down
Trainer: @Lesmaruo44@Linebackers_U
Athlete: @Lesmaruo44