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2022 All-Uncommitted Team: Defense

2022 All-Uncommitted Team: Defense
Oscar Galindo
Oscar Galindo April 30, 2022 @ 09:55 PM
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Trevor McDonald
Trevor McDonald 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2022
NE
Will Kieser
Will Kieser DB | 2022
NE
Chevalier Curry
Chevalier Curry 5'11" | 220 lbs | DL | 2022
NE
Jackson Martin
Jackson Martin 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB | 2022
NE
Nick Garnett
Nick Garnett 6'0" | 205 lbs | DL | 2022
NE
Max Perry
Max Perry 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB | 2022
NE
Liam Werner
Liam Werner 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB | 2022
NE
Quinton Butts
Quinton Butts 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL | 2022
NE
Connor Edwards
Connor Edwards 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB | 2022
NE
Michael Palmesano
Michael Palmesano 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB | 2022
NE
Jesse Cruse
Jesse Cruse 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB | 2022
NE
Nick Weigent
Nick Weigent 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL | 2022
NE
Still looking for some playmakers in the 2022 class? Look no further. Here are some of the top uncommitted players left in the state. Multiple options at each position. <hr /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>DL:</strong></span> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="245900" first="Chevalier" last="Curry"] | Bennington | 5’11" 220 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13358981/Chevalier-Curry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Doggie66C" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>80 tackles <ul> <li>Career stats: 145 tackles, a sack, and forced fumble/recovery.</li> <li>Strong presence in the interior defensive line.</li> <li>Good at sniffing out the run.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13358981/61ab9b13a681730ab00e19aa" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="151112" first="Nick" last="Weigent"] | Millard West | 6’0" 225 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13589194/Nick-Weigent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/nweigent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <ul> <li>Undersized but has a great motor with a lot of twitch.</li> <li>Could be a DE/OLB hybrid at the next level.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13589194/61509629bee112081092e11b" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="272832" first="Brady" last="Burkart"] | Gretna | 6’2" 250 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11583870/Brady-Burkart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BurkartBrady" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>44 tackles, 3 tackles, and sack <ul> <li>Great interior defender</li> <li>Has a good get off and generates a good punch at the point of contact.</li> <li>Very strong player with good experience and leadership.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11583870/6181f91d578d72063caa5388" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="171392" first="Quinton" last="Butts"] | Omaha Central | 6’2" 225 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11225584/Quinton-Butts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ButtsQuinton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>34 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 2 batted passes, 2 forced fumbles. <ul> <li>Cancelled junior year due to covid protocols.</li> <li>Edge buster - can use speed or power moves</li> <li>Great motor</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11225584/61732d56ff01a80990c17bb6" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>LB:</strong></span> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="228780" first="Nick" last="Garnett"] | Omaha Burke | 5’10" 205 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13203584/Nick-Garnett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ngarnett23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>34 tackles, 8 tackles, 2 sacks <ul> <li>Cancelled junior year due to covid protocols.</li> <li>Experience at DE but fits best as a linebacker in college.</li> <li>Tireless pursuit and non-stop</li> <li>Team captain - great on and off the field leadership.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13203584/6191477f3df541031c13c97d" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="191158" first="Liam" last="Werner"] | Skutt Catholic | 6’2" 215 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11170593/Liam-Werner" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/WernerLiam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong></em> 98 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. <ul> <li>Great mix of size and speed.</li> <li>Uses his full frame to deliver hard hits.</li> <li>He can flat-out fly on the football field. All gas, no brakes with this guy.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11170593/61917d7c34530605d810a264" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="228763" first="Max" last="Perry"] | Lincoln East | 5’10" 190 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11687546/Max-Perry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxwellPerry14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>97 tackles, 3 passes defended, and an interception. <ul> <li>Huge breakout season in 2021.</li> <li>Scrapper that can take the fight to anyone on the field.</li> <li>He has a nose for the football and know how to make a stop when he gets to the ball carrier.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11687546/6161c0440dbf96085817045c" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="274249" first="Trevor" last="McDonald"] | Elkhorn South | 6’0" 185 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8369952/Trevor-McDonald" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/trevforsure32" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>25 tackles, a tackle for loss, and an interception. <ul> <li>Very versatile player that could switch from OLB to safety.</li> <li>Can drop back in coverage or rush the edge.</li> <li>Great athlete.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/8369952/6188a3b2b01870040c0b4bfa" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>DB:</strong></span> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="228773" first="Jackson" last="Martin"] | Lincoln Southeast | 6’0" 165 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10218570/Jackson-Martin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jacksonpmartin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong></em> 43 tackles, 4 interceptions, 6 passes defended. <ul> <li>BALL HAWK</li> <li>This guy can fly in the secondary. Was very impressed with his range and ball skills.</li> <li>Lots of tackles for playing in the secondary.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/10218570/6186bc85478d6106b0a10846" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="274174" first="Will" last="Kieser"] | Bellevue West | 6’0" 170 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11060653/Will-Kieser" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Williskieser" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>27 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 tackles for loss, and 5 batted passes. <ul> <li>Career stats: 40 tackles, 5 interceptions, 3 tackles for loss, 8 passes defended.</li> <li>Playmaker in the secondary that will also do the dirty work against the run.</li> <li>Solid tackler with good length and closing speed.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11060653/617d667090eeb30150db3402" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="157629" first="Jesse" last="Cruse"] | Lincoln | 6’0" 160 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11402471/Jesse-Cruse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | Twitter</strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats: </strong></em>14 tackles, tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery. <ul> <li>Very athletic player that could also play receiver at the next level.</li> <li>Quick to the ball.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11402471/618ea36c19af220ca8c4e9aa" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="157663" first="Michael" last="Palmesano"] | Creighton Prep | 6’0" 180 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11525030/Michael-Palmesano" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelPalmesa1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <ul> <li>BRUISER. This guy can lay the wood.</li> <li>Big, quick, hard-hitting safety that read and reacts in a flash.</li> <li>Shoots through his gap like a bullet.</li> <li>BIG time sleeper.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11525030/617bfef20c539c0a00ea8111" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ATH:</strong></span> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="164615" first="Connor" last="Edwards"] | Gretna | 5’10" 170 lbs</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11583558/Connor-Edwards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ConnorJEdwards_" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Season stats:</strong></em> 63 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and a fumble recovery for touchdown <ul> <li>Team Captain</li> <li>Career tackles: 99 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries.</li> <li>OLB that can do it all rush the passer, stuff the run, drop in coverage. Great overall defender.</li> <li>Great bend and speed coming off the edge.</li> <li>Experience at SS too.</li> </ul> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11583558/61b3c7b24deb8d09b4f3a613" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <hr /> <em>Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.</em>
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