LSU signee Whit Weeks now a Top 10 LB for On3
2023 Watkinsville (Ga.) Oconee County linebacker Whit Weeks impressed at the All-American Bowl all week, including a strong game performance. After a terrific senior season, the LSU signee now is the No. 110 overall prospect and No. 9 linebacker in the nation in the final On300 rankings.
According to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Whit Weeks ranks now as the No. 294 overall prospect and No. 26 linebacker in the nation. Whit Weeks pledged to LSU over Georgia, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and others.
The LSU signee was impressive during the week as he built his stock up until leading the East in tackles. On3 director of scouting Charles Power gave him a nod as a “stock up” prospect from the week. On3 was first to make him a four-star prospect out of the recruiting services.
“Projecting linebackers in coverage based on the high school football setting can be difficult,” Power said. “The all-star game setting can allow for a more translatable look as to how linebackers play and cover in space. Whit Weeks was a standout in that regard over the course of All-American Bowl week. The LSU signee was the best cover linebacker at the event, in our opinion. Weeks made a ton of plays throughout practice, in 1-on-1’s, 7-on-7 and team periods. His athleticism, instincts and coordination shined while operating in space. Weeks also showed a feel and toughness as a run defender.
“This carried over to the game, where he led the East in tackles in addition to notching a tackle for loss and recovering a fumble. Weeks’ ability to translate to as an every down linebacker was evident in San Antonio.”
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Whit Weeks scouting summary
“Ultra-productive off-ball backer that plays as if he knows where the ball is going before it is even snapped. Extremely physical and willing to stick his head into traffic when coming downhill. Solid frame that should fill out nicely. Stands at just over 6-foot-2, 200 pounds. See the bend and hip looseness while working at receiver on the offensive side of the ball. Lacks ideal explosiveness and long speed to get sideline to sideline at the next level.
“Ran 12.21 in the 100m and jumped a 5-foot-6 high jump during his sophomore track and field season. Plays lacrosse as well. High floor player who will always be around the football. Need to see him develop some twitch and long speed in order to see his name on NFL draft boards.”
