USC 4-star LB Tackett Curtis breaks tackle during 80-yard touchdown run

Many (La.) four-star linebacker Tackett Curtis is known for his success on the defensive side of the ball. However, the USC commit is also someone to watch on offense.

During Many’s game against Farmerville (La.) Union Parish in the Non-Select Division III State Championship, Curtis received a handoff and took off, breaking a tackle in the process. He then raced down the left sideline for an 80-yard touchdown.

USC 4⭐️ LB commit Tackett Curtis wouldn’t be brought down on this 80-yard touchdown run!https://t.co/bBsPrZhNT1pic.twitter.com/PohGwmOprJ

— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) December 10, 2022

Curtis is the No. 117 overall prospect and No. 11 linebacker in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 6 player from Louisiana. 

The 6-foot-2.5, 220 pound recruit, who chose the Trojans on July 18, has an On3 NIL Valuation of $135K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

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Tackett Curtis On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Tackett Curtis:

“Do-it-all star at safety and quarterback who projects as a linebacker long-term. One of the more violent defenders in the 2023 cycle. Rare ability to run the alley and knock ball carriers into a different dimension. Explosive at the point of contact. Totalled 103 tackles and 12.5 tackles for loss on the defensive side of the ball during his junior season. Lined up under center running the veer offense and carried the ball for 494 yards and 3 touchdowns. Returns punts and kicks as well. Lacks ideal top end speed and ability to get from sideline to sideline. Clocked in a 24.56 200m during his junior track and field season.

“Ran a 7.52 60m and jumped just under 37 feet in the triple jump during his sophomore season. Diagnoses and triggers downfield tremendously. Makes plays behind the line of scrimmage consistently. Struggles to flip his hips and change direction when working in open space. Projects to a pure box player at the next level if he maintains his hip stiffness. If he can enhance his ability to play in coverage and work in space he has the chance to become a top 150 draft pick. One of the older prospects in the 2023 recruiting cycle.”