Top 2021 North Bay Defenders
With 3-star [player_tooltip player_id="25192" first="Logan" last="Kraut"] and 4-star [player_tooltip player_id="25030" first="Brock" last="Bowers"] leading the 2021 North Bay recruiting class, here is an inside look at 5 defenders that have flown under the radar and are looking to either earn their first offer, or add to their current ones.
<em><strong>Mihalis Santorineos 6’2" 220 Ibs., Rancho Cotate HS</strong></em>
Santorineos is coming off of a huge junior campaign resulting in 200+ tackles and 4 sacks. He currently holds 4 offers and should be collecting more as he goes into his senior season. At 6’2 220 Ibs, Mihalis possesses ideal size and strength for the linebacker position at the collegiate level. He flashes natural instincts, sheds blocks well, is a very strong tackler and possesses a high football IQ while playing with great physicality and toughness.
<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10079559/Mihalis-Santorineos">https://www.hudl.com/profile/10079559/Mihalis-Santorineos</a>
<em><strong>Shane Moran 5’11" 195 Ibs., Cardinal Newman HS</strong></em>
The two-way star is coming off of a great junior season which included a 3-AA state championship for Cardinal Newman. Moran rushed for 750 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding another 318 yards receiving and 100+ tackles from his linebacker position. Although already committed to Long Beach State to play baseball, Moran is one of the top returning players in the region on both sides of the ball. As a defender, Moran displays good closing speed, quick reaction to ball carriers and is a very strong tackler with the ability to flip his hips and play in space and overall is a very balanced defender.
<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9888105/Shane-Moran">https://www.hudl.com/profile/9888105/Shane-Moran</a>
<em><strong>Mitch Russell 6’2" 215 Ibs., Cardinal Newman HS </strong></em>
A teammate of Moran’s, Mitch had a very impactful junior season with 100 total tackles, 10 TFL’s and a state championship. With the ability to play in space and come off the edge, he shows quick play recognition, takes good angles to ball carriers in space and brings good physicality at the point of attack. A sure tackler, he will once again be a top defender in the region and will look to add his first offer.
<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9821553/5df735389a91c106dc2d8f89">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9821553/5df735389a91c106dc2d8f89</a>
<em><strong>Nico Zamora 6’3" 210 Ibs., Windsor HS</strong></em>
Nico is a long and rangy defender that is fluid in space and is very physical in the box. He displays quick play recognition and has a nose for the ball in coverage while flashing his natural instincts. He also shows his ability to break down and tackle in space while covering in the slot while breaking well to ball carriers. Nico currently holds one offer from University of Puget Sound and can play both inside and outside linebacker at the next level.
<a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10158925/Nico-Zamora">https://www.hudl.com/profile/10158925/Nico-Zamora</a>
<em><strong>Isaac Kim 6’0" 190 Ibs., Piner HS</strong></em>
The First Team All League defender is coming off of a junior season which included 10+ sacks and over 50 tackles. Although a bit undersized, Isaac makes up for it with good first step quickness, playing with a low pad level and a good initial strike at the point of attack. A very physical defender that plays with good toughness, he flashes natural bend around the edge and has a variety of pass rush moves at his disposal.
<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10198119/5d9076f719a5250334e51886">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10198119/5d9076f719a5250334e51886</a>
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