2022 Defensive Players To Watch Next Season

These 5 players from the class of 2022 should be on the lookout to have a big year on the defensive side of the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id="58753" first="Nemo" last="Roberts"] Cabell Midland High School 2022 DL Nemo had a monster junior season with only playing half of the actual schedule. He possesses great athleticism for a defensive lineman and wreaks havoc in opposing backfields. He has an insanely quick first step and uses his hands well when fighting through offensive lines and fighting through the run. Nemo should be the best defensive player in the state rankings wise and rightfully deserves it with getting double and often times triple teamed out of plays.   [player_tooltip player_id="58759" first="Braxton" last="Todd"] Martinsburg High School 2022 LB Braxton had a huge year for Martinsburg along with his college stock. He stepped up his production and showed as to why he should be the best linebacker in the state next year. He possesses great speed and the ability to run down any play sideline to sideline. He’s great in coverage and shows the ability to guard slot receivers and running backs with ease. Look for Braxton to hit an even higher ceiling than his junior year and have offers start rolling in for him.   Drew Clendenin Buffalo High School 2022 DL Drew showed a big jump in his junior year campaign. He showed great athleticism when rushing the passer and showed the ability to fight through the line of scrimmage when making a play. He has great hands and uses multiple moves to get into the backfield and cause disruption. Look for his production to take an even bigger jump in his senior season and to start having offer roll in for him.   [player_tooltip player_id="58764" first="Chandler" last="Schmidt"] Cabell Midland High School 2022 DB Chandler had a great junior year following a sophomore season where he had a season ending injury. He shows great patience and the ability to find the ball through the air. He shows the ability to get downhill and make consistent plays in the run game and consistently make tackles. He is great in coverage and plays through the receiver and doesn’t allow many passes caught on him. Look for Chandler to receive offers in basketball and football and have them start rolling in for both.   [player_tooltip player_id="58768" first="Brogan" last="Brown"] Hurricane High School 2022 LB Brogan showed a big jump in his production this year. He shows great patience and shows that he can be a consistent tackler for his team and provide a great leader for his defense. He shows that he can drop back and play good coverage on receivers. He’s great in the run and shows that he can run sideline to sideline and make plays and fight off blockers to make a play. Look for Brogan to have an even bigger year and start having offers roll in.