Defensive Stock Risers to Watch this Spring
With spring practice inching closer everyday, I wanted to go spotlight some defensive prospects to watch this spring. It is important that we highlight as many prospects as possible. These players are all talented and have college football level ability.…
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Continue ReadingWith spring practice inching closer everyday, I wanted to go spotlight some defensive prospects to watch this spring. It is important that we highlight as many prospects as possible. These players are all talented and have college football level ability. Some of these players have a few offers and with the help of big senior seasons I can forsee all of them playing college football at some level.
Jailen Ruth, DE- Hawthorne High c/o 23
6’4 215lbs
Ruth’s stock has skyrocketed since the seasons ended. He was outstanding in 2021 registering 102 tackles, 17 sacks, four forced fumbles, and averaged over 10 tackles per game from his defensive end position. He has outstanding length and athletic ability, shows closing burst off the edge, uses his hands well to get separation from blockers and gets to the ball quickly. Ruth has picked up several division one offers in the past few months including offers from Washington State, Army, Troy, Western Kentucky and UT Martin. He’s one of the best defensive end prospects in my opinion going into the 2022 season. He’s an outstanding student with a 3.8 GPA
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14819891/Jailen-Ruth
Kaydrick Robinson, DE/LB- University Christian High c/o 23
5’10 240lbs
Robinson was outstanding for University Christian in 2021. He finished the season with 60 tackles, 14 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. Relentless stand-up end/ linebacker that plays with his hair on fire, explodes off the edge with outstanding acceleration and closing burst, takes good angles in pursuit and is a very good tackler, his athleticism is apparent on film, under-the-radar player that is a very good Prospect!
Film: https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/61c53061f66ee5002e728baf
Orlando Holland- Baker County High c/o 23
6’3 200lbs
Holland is a player that all coaches at the next level need to keep an eye on this spring and into next season. He led the State of Florida in sacks with 27! He also registered 74 tackles and caused a fumble. He’s a dual sport athlete that also excels on the basketball court. His quickness off the snap is almost unfair for offensive tackles at the high school level, his short-area burst and acceleration are some of the best you’ll see, closes on the football quickly and brings bad intentions, shows a variety of pass-rush moves to beat lineman inside or outside. Natural pass rusher. He has 3 D1 offers and picked up two of those offers in March from Florida Atlantic and Tulane University.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15324929/Orlando-Holland
Jack MacKinnon- Cardinal Mooney High c/o 23
6’4 210lbs
MacKinnon is an All-State prospect for Cardinal Mooney in Sarasota. He’s a very good athlete that also excels on the baseball field. He was second on the team registering 80 tackles, had an outstanding 19 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks in 2021. McKinnon flashes pass-rush ability and is skilled with his hands and has a variety of moves to get to the quarterback, he’s position versatile and can line up at multiple linebacker spots, has the ability to blitz and slip blocks to get into the backfield. Very good prospect coaches need to keep an eye on in 2022.