Week 6: Impressive Defensive Performances
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With some of the top offensive performances from this past weekend being released yesterday, here we will breakdown some of the impressive defensive performances from across the Northern California region from Week 6. LB Derek Houston, Rocklin HS It…
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Continue ReadingWith some of the top offensive performances from this past weekend being released yesterday, here we will breakdown some of the impressive defensive performances from across the Northern California region from Week 6.
LB Derek Houston, Rocklin HS
It will only be a matter of time before Houston lands his first offer. He is one of the best ’23 linebackers the region has to offer and has not disappointed while playing on a top Northern California team. A strong tackler with tremendous natural instincts and fluidity in space, he is a very athletic second level defender that fits the new age linebacker mold.
DL Zack Mercado Zack Mercado 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL Vacaville Christian | 2022 State CA , Vacaville Christian HS
Mercado is once again piling up sacks at a record rate and winning with an explosive first step get off and technically sound speed/power pass rush moves. Able to flip his hips around the edge, he shows a quick use of hands at the POA and can rush the passer from multiple different angles while doing a good job at using counter moves when needed. A strong tackler in traffic, he can anchor down against the run while displaying inside hand placement and creating immediate knock-back at the LOS.
ATH Blake Nichelson Blake Nichelson 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB Manteca | 2023 State CA , Manteca HS
Nichelson keeps putting up big numbers on both sides of the ball week in and week out. With a game winning interception returned for a touchdown in Week 6, he further proved that he is among the most dominating players the valley has to offer. Holding offers from Oregon State and Fresno State, it will not be long until the rest of the Pac-12 comes knocking on this elite athlete.
Other Top Names To Note….
Gino Mencarini, Rancho Cotate HS
Nathan Burger, San Marin HS
Miles Bailey Miles Bailey 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Benicia | 2022 State CA , Benicia HS
Mitchell Sarmento, Woodcreek HS
Logan Bowers Logan Bowers 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Garces Memorial | 2022 State CA , Garces Memorial HS
Cole Tanner, Atascadero HS
KJ Sweeney, Dublin HS
Joe Ellis, Casa Grande HS
Santino Acevedo, Cardinal Newman HS
Ivan Robledo, St. Helena HS
Dylan Anderson, Kimball HS
Carson Phillips, Whitney HS
Brody Eelkema, Nevada Union HS