Under The Radar Defensive Prospects: Summer Edition
With the 2022 season just a few months away, we’re looking at some Under the Radar players to get to know. There are some good prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2022 season just a few months away, we’re looking at some Under the Radar players to get to know. There are some good prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Nafitalai Nauvai, LB/ATH- Largo High c/o 23
Nauvai plays on a Largo team that is loaded with high-profile recruits. He was solid last season registering 59 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 6 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. He also played some H-Back in the spring and had a catch in the spring game.
Strengths:
- Physicality
- Versatility
- Punishes ball carriers
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13382262/Nafitalai-Nauvai
Jean Tanelus Jean Tanelus 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Naples | 2023 FL , LB- Naples High c/o 23
5’10 210lbs
Tanelus is one of the defensive leaders returning from a dominant Golden Eagles defense in 2021. He’s the team’s leading returning tackler after registering 97 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. He’s a player on the rise that will have a huge season in 2022. Picked up his first offer from Stetson University in May
Strengths:
- Very athletic in space
- Recognition skills stand out
- Good in coverage and can track underneath routes
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11018749/Jean-Tanelus
Westley Madison, LB/ATH- ED White High c/o 23
5’9 195lbs
Madison was one of the more productive players in the Jacksonville area in 2021. Last season he registered 97 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks. Talented player that coaches should check out this summer. He’s also a good student with a 3.0 GPA.
Strengths:
- Can smoothly change direction
- Shows acceleration and burst attacking downhill
- Could play multiple positions
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13194486/Westley-Madison
Trent Caree, LB- Palm Bay High c/o 23
6’2 205lbs
Caree is a player coming off a big spring camp and a linebacker that produced in a big way for Palm Bay last season. Who’s the Pirates returning tackler after registering 94 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble. Caree is there a line to have a monster season for a Palm Bay defense that should be one of the better units in the District in 2022.
Strengths:
- Sideline-to-sideline range
- Instinctive with length
- Tracks the ball all over the field