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Top High School Linebacker Schedules Packed Visit Slate for 2027
9 Aug
Summary
- Roman Igwebuike, top 2027 linebacker, to visit 9 schools including SEC powers
- Helped Mt. Carmel win state title as sophomore with 90 tackles, 11 TFL, 5 sacks
- Holds 37 offers, including from Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, and other top programs
As of August 9th, 2025, Roman Igwebuike, a highly touted linebacker in the Class of 2027, is preparing for a packed schedule of official visits to top college programs. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound rising junior at Mt. Carmel High School outside of Chicago is regarded as one of the best linebackers in his class, ranking as the No. 8 linebacker and No. 7 player in Illinois according to 247Sports.
Igwebuike has already received 37 scholarship offers, including nine from SEC schools. He is set to visit Tennessee, Georgia, and LSU during the upcoming fall season. Other schools that have offered the standout sophomore include Texas, Missouri, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi State.
In addition to the SEC schools, Igwebuike's planned visit itinerary includes stops at Miami, Florida, USC, Indiana, Ohio State, and Illinois. This busy schedule reflects the high level of interest Igwebuike has generated from top college football programs across the country.
Last season, Igwebuike played a key role in leading Mt. Carmel to the Class 7A state championship, the third consecutive title for the school. As a sophomore, he recorded 90 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and a forced fumble, showcasing his impressive all-around skills on the defensive side of the ball.
