Too often, parents and some high school coaches alike, ask the question “how come my son or player does not have early offers”? Usually this comes with QBs, RBs and LBs. There is a simple answer, he probably has not separated himself from the pack.

What does that mean? QBs have to display mechanics, touch and accuracy. RBs have to display skill and naturally instinct. LBs are even simpler. They must show a killer urge and desire. Not literally, but on film, they must look like they don’t have all of their marbles and may be slightly crazy.

When a college coach or scout sees film on a LB, it must be clear that he is the baddest boy in the locker room and there is no confusion on who is the alpha dog.

The below video is of a prospect a few years ago who who regarded as the top inside LB in Florida: Held a four-star ranking from Rivals and was the No. 6 overall prospect in Florida … Rivals also had Luc as nation’s top-rated middle linebacker and No. 42 overall nationally … earned five-star mark from Scout and was the No. 1 middle linebacker prospect nationally … Sporting News ranked Luc No. 13 in its top 100 nationally … he checked in at No. 18 in SuperPrep’s Florida 115 … ESPN’s No. 1 inside linebacker and No. 11 prospect overall … MaxPreps ranked Luc No. 75 nationally … played in the Under Armour All-American game … registered 103 tackles (14 TFLS) as a senior at Treasure Coast after piling up 125 as a junior (22 TFL), when he earned third-team all-state honors … led his team to the third round of the 6A state playoffs as a junior … No. 1 inside linebacker by Florida Times-Union’s Florida Super 75 … No. 4 on Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 list and No. 1 linebacker … No. 2 prospect in area according to Palm Beach Post … FSU topped list of suitors which included Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Miami, LSU, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Southern Miss, Oklahoma, Tennessee and USC GoBearcats.com

If you want to be a TOP PROSPECT early, make sure your film looks like Jeff Luc’s did. Enjoy!