2023 Rankings Risers: Defense
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Analyzing the 2023 defensive prospects who are climbing the PRZ Rankings. A’Mauri Washington A’Mauri Washington 6'5" | 295 lbs | DL Chandler | 2023 State AZ , DL, Chandler Washington has seen his recruiting stock skyrocket since moving in from…
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A’Mauri Washington A’Mauri Washington 6'5" | 295 lbs | DL Chandler | 2023 State AZ , DL, Chandler
Washington has seen his recruiting stock skyrocket since moving in from Detroit. He picked up offers from in-state NAU and Arizona soon after moving and in the last two weeks he has pulled in eight new offers from some of the top programs in the country including Oregon, Florida State, Michigan, ASU, Iowa State, Utah, and Wisconsin. Possesses a rare combination of size and athleticism at 6’5” 295 lbs. He shows elite level initial quickness and explosiveness off the ball to quickly gain penetration and make plays behind the LOS. Flashes great bend and short area burst to redirect and pursue. He’s violent and powerful at the POA with the ability to stack and neutralize blocks or overpower opponents given his natural strength. He’ll be one of the top 2023 DL prospects in the western region when all is said and done.
@GarretsonRick @VaughtCoach @AndrewKnoche https://t.co/8EfqD4pXPY
— A’mauri Washington (@MauriWashington) October 3, 2021
Mykeil Gardner Mykeil Gardner 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL Liberty | 2023 State AZ , DL, Liberty
Ideal size and frame for the D1 level at 6’3” 295 lbs. A gifted athlete for his size with great body control and coordination. Puts himself in good position early with a quick and aggressive first step off the ball. He’s light on his feet and shows plus lateral agility to work around blockers and down the LOS. He’s relentless in pursuit, playing fast and physical with great short area speed to chase down the ball carrier. He’s got an impressive and well-rounded skillset and is one of the most under recruited 2023 players in the state. Currently holds offers from Arizona and Northern Arizona but has the size and ability to be a double digit offer D1 offer prospect.
Game 1-5 Highlights- https://t.co/tRoHsl7KGQ @JUSTCHILLY @Coach_Gloden @gridironarizona
— My’Keil Gardner (@mgardner2023) October 3, 2021
Dominic Hanger Dominic Hanger 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Chandler | 2023 State AZ , LB, Chandler
Hanger is a three down LB making big plays in both coverage and run support for one of the top defenses in the state. Great nose for the football, he plays fast and physical with the ability to run sideline to sideline. Possesses a high football IQ with great eye discipline to read and react to run/pass. Plus athlete that has a quick trigger and a strong burst to close on the ball carrier. He’s smart with his attack angles and has a great motor in pursuit. In coverage, he shows good foot quickness and flexibility in his hips to change directions and break on the ball. Has had a good junior season thus far with 42 total tackles and 8.5 TFLs in six games.
Games 1-5 Junior year-https://t.co/yKPYUQXsHP @GarretsonRick @VaughtCoach @JUSTCHILLY @azc_obert @CodyTCameron
— Dominic Hanger (@DominicHanger) October 3, 2021
Tyler Mustain Tyler Mustain 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Pusch Ridge | 2023 State AZ , LB, Pusch Ridge Christian
At 6’2” 205 lbs., Mustain possesses a strong frame and build for a college level LB. He’s a force on both sides of the ball but especially on defense where he has racked up almost 100 tackles and 7.5 TFL in eight games. He’s a natural at the LB position using his strong instincts and anticipation to put himself in position to make plays all over the field. Good athlete that can run and redirect in pursuit while closing on the ball quickly. Does a great job disengaging/avoiding blocks to free himself up and make a tackle. He’s a good 1on1 tackler that brings strong contact/thud to every tackle using good leverage and pad level to deliver a blow on the ball carrier. Well rounded skillset that could transition well to the college level.
Defensive highlights from the first half (5 games) of the season 2021 @Hudl https://t.co/7dI8XSEtQq #hudl @JavierJMorales @AndyMorales8 @AllSportsTucson @FBCoach_P @CoachChrisBall @_CoachMartinez_ @keithdudz @CoachJeddFisch @PRCAFootball @kentMiddleton5 @ButlerDoyal @AZPreps365
— Tyler Mustain (@TylerMustain) October 9, 2021
Griffin Schureman Griffin Schureman 6'3" | 235 lbs | OL Queen Creek | 2023 State AZ , DL/OL, Queen Creek
Schureman is a versatile line prospect that is effective on both sides of the ball for Queen Creek. Athletic build at 6’3” 235 lbs. with good growth potential as he continues to add weight and mature. Possesses a high football IQ and is a technician with his fundamentals and understanding of how to use leverage to maximize his strength at the POA. He’s able to overpower opponents by firing his hips and driving his feet through contact with a strong and well-balanced platform. He’s a plus athlete that flashes good natural movement skills, coordination, and flexibility on both sides of the ball. Good variation and execution of different DL moves to disengage and beat blocks. He’s a throwback player that plays tough, physical, and through the whistle. It will be interesting to see how his body develops and where he projects positionally at the college level.
Game 5 Film. Man it is fun playing with these guys. https://t.co/7V6TsnZEFe @azblackbox @JReyes_NP @KyleMorgan_XOS @JUSTCHILLY @CodyTCameron @QC_football @TSchureman
— Griffin Schureman (@g_schureman) October 11, 2021
Genesis Smith Genesis Smith 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB Hamilton | 2023 State AZ , DB, Hamilton
Great frame and length for a developing safety prospect at 6’2” 180 lbs. Shows good ability in both coverage and coming downhill in run support. Plus reactionary skills, he’s quick to diagnose and flies around displaying good range and closing speed. Hamilton has a history of a strong well coached secondary and it shows in his footwork and technique. His movement is precise with very little wasted motion/steps. Love the way he competes and never shies away from contact, he’s plays physical and is always the aggressor that is strong at the contact point. A lot of tools to build on as he progresses and gains more experience.
Great team win last night, wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else🤞🏾- https://t.co/B8Wfe1acfz
— G͓̽E͓̽N͓̽E͓̽S͓̽I͓̽S͓̽ ͓̽S͓̽M͓̽I͓̽T͓̽H͓̽ (@Genesis_Smithh) September 18, 2021
Shahid Wilson Shahid Wilson 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Millennium | 2023 State AZ , DB, Millennium
Very impressive athlete with the versatility to be an impact player all over the field for Millennium. Flashes outstanding ball skills and body control in combination with his speed, quickness, and lateral agility in coverage. Smooth transition and good change-of-direction allow him to match WR movement and be effective in both press and off coverage. He shows good route recognition and anticipation to make quick breaks on the ball and be a playmaker in the secondary. As a tackler, he’s reliable in the open field driving his feet through contact to be a violent striker at the POA. Expect him to keep climbing the PRZ Rankings as he develops.
https://t.co/hIPDazlmwi: Had a great start to the first half of the season! Always have something to improve on. Let’s work. @gridironarizona @MillenniumFB @CoachEarly_MHS @HightowerCoach @247recruiting
— Shahid Wilson (@ShahidWilson6) October 13, 2021