LB Justin Carroll - Greenwich High School
Full Name: Justin Carroll
High School: Greenwich High School
City, State: Greenwich, CT
Position: LB
Class (Graduation Year): 2027
Jersey Number: #6
Film Link: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20165508/Justin-Carroll
PHYSICAL PROFILE
Height: 5’10
Weight: 200
Body Type / Frame: Shorter and stocky frame, a bit undersized
Athletic Profile: good athlete, room to improve on movement skills
PLAYER SUMMARY
A physical linebacker who thrives when attacking downhill and creating disruption in the backfield. His ability to blitz off the edge, up the middle, and finish plays behind the line of scrimmage makes him a constant threat to opposing offenses. While his coverage skills and lateral movement remain areas for development, his toughness, tackling ability, and physical style of play give him the tools to be a productive defensive playmaker.
TRAIT EVALUATION
Movement Skills
Shows really good quickness when blitzing; he forced a ton of sacks and pressures on opposing QBs. Lateral movement is average
Physicality
Super physical player not afraid of contact and packs a serious punch when tackling. He makes strong tackles and can punish runners.
Football Intelligence
Hard to grasp intelligence here, a lot of film was based on big hits and sacks. Showed versatility in positions, but not versatility in on-field play.
STRENGTHS
Strong tackler
Blitzing
Sets the edge
Versatility at OLB and MLB
AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT
Coverage skills
Lateral movement
INTANGIBLES
Motor / Effort Level: Super high effort, always looking to make a huge play, and doesn’t shy away from contact
Competitiveness: Competitive nature, he always wants to win every battle he is faced with.
OVERALL EVALUATION
Summary Statement:
A true middle linebacker who excels as a downhill defender and pass rusher. His physicality, effort level, and ability to generate pressure make him a valuable defensive weapon, and continued improvement in coverage and movement skills will help elevate his game to the next level.