2024 Rankings Risers: Defense
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With the release of the updated CA 2024 rankings, here’s an in-depth analysis of several defensive players who are climbing rankings and recruiting boards nationwide. Joseph Bey Joseph Bey 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Serra - San Mateo |…
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Continue ReadingWith the release of the updated CA 2024 rankings, here’s an in-depth analysis of several defensive players who are climbing rankings and recruiting boards nationwide.
Joseph Bey Joseph Bey 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Serra - San Mateo | 2024 State CA , DB, Serra-San Mateo
Outstanding athleticism and natural instincts for a young DB. Great physical tools to build on as he matures and develops with his combination of change-of direction, closing speed, and ball skills. He’s a fluid athlete that shows a strong burst out of his transition with his ability to plant and drive on the ball. Good reactionary quickness while diagnosing run/pass and shows he can anticipate and get to his spot to be a play maker in the secondary. Tough and physical by nature and is capable of delivering strong contact. Offered by ASU and Pitt so far but still in the early stages of his recruitment.
Jacob Carlon Jacob Carlon 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Newport Harbor | 2024 State CA , LB, Newport Harbor
Versatile LB prospect that can impact the game in run support, coverage, and as a pass rusher. Good body, frame, and length at 6’2” 200 lbs. with strong growth potential and room to add weight. Good all-around mobility and speed, flashes plus lateral agility and acceleration in pursuit. Good break on the ball and quickly closes space out of his read steps. Strong intangibles with his play recognition, communication, and competitiveness. Good looking athlete with great upside and potential entering his sophomore season.
Kado Felder Kado Felder 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Washington Union | 2024 State CA , LB, Sunnyside
Strong and sturdy build at 6’0” 205 lbs. with plus athletic ability and movement skills. Has a great nose for the football with a quick trigger to make a lot of plays at or behind the LOS. He shows good eye discipline to make quick decisive reads and flies up to attack ball carriers. Does a great job coming down hill against inside runs stepping up to fill a gap. He’s violent at the POA showing good balance and leverage to deliver strong contact and overpower opponents. He’s a high motor defensive player that plays sideline to sideline. D1 talent and ability.
Levar Talley Levar Talley 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Santa Margarita Catholic | 2024 State CA , DL, Santa Margarita Catholic
Good frame and length to build on at 6’3” 205 lbs. Showed good potential and ability in the spring season as a hybrid DE/LB. He works hard and fast off the edge displaying good bend and flexibility around the corner. Good playing speed and short area burst to chase and close on the ball. He’s quick to use his hands to disengage and then locate the ball carrier. He’s physical at the POA playing with good forward momentum and driving his legs through contact to deliver a blow whether he’s taking on a lead blocker or making a tackle. One to watch as he continues to develop.
Kairo Kahananui Kairo Kahananui 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Helix | 2024 State CA , LB, Helix
Versatile defender that has the athletic ability and size to play multiple positions at the college level depending on how he develops and matures. Right now, he’s a three down OLB that is effective against both the run and pass. He’s an instinctual player that has a great nose for the football and plays sideline to sideline. High football IQ, he demonstrates a good understanding of his assignment as an edge defender and is very calculated/efficient with his movement. Smart with his attack angles he flies up in pursuit and is a strong tackler in space. Checks a lot of boxes for a young LB that will an offer prospect as he showcases his ability.