2025 Potential Rankings Newcomers: Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Who are some potential names to note that could crack our PRZ 2025 class rankings on the defensive side of the ball? Find out below! The first part of this two part series that lists offensive potential newcomers can be found below. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prepredzone.com/2022/10/2025-potential-rankings-newcomers-offense/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-redzone"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-redzone wp-block-embed-prep-redzone"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prepredzone.com/2022/10/2025-potential-rankings-newcomers-offense/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='484764' first='Christopher' last='Click'], Post Falls HS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Click has great size for a Sophomore and will only continue to pack on weight as he moves through his prep career. He is stout against the run and provides an interior pass rush from his defensive tackle position while re-setting the LOS quickly and playing with a low pad level and heavy hands. A high motor kid, he chases down backside plays and takes good angles in the short area while a very strong tackler in the box. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id='484670' first='Jack' last='Giannini'], Eagle HS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Giannini is the next up and coming linebacker from Eagle and is putting together a solid Sophomore season from his middle linebacker position. He is very athletic with strong closing speed, quick feet in traffic and can quickly get off blocks and flies around to the ball when in zone coverage. He has a quick play diagnosis and brings a nice thump upon contact while able to scrape over the top and takes good angles in the open field. A very balanced, athletic and quick twitched player, he fits nicely as a new age linebacker that can rush the passer, cover and plug. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='484676' first='Kaesen' last='Smith'], Skyline HS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Smith is an impressive pass rusher with a quick first step get-off and use of hands around the edge while able to get underneath blockers and quickly flip his hips. Against bigger tackles, he uses his speed/bend to collapse the pocket and is a strong tackler in the backfield. Against the run, he understands his gap responsibilities and can track down ball carriers backside while able to plant/redirect quickly and shows COD abilities. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='239243' first='Kai' last='Callen'], Highland HS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Callen already has an offer from Idaho State and is a very technically sound corner that will only continue to get better and should pick up more traction this off-season. He excels in man coverage, has fluid hips and breaks well to the ball without taking false steps. When the ball is in the air, he tracks it well and shows strong hands with return abilities after the catch. In transition, he is physical with his hands, stays patient underneath and can play zone coverage while covering a ton of ground on his half of the field. Also a weapon on offense, he is elusive out of the backfield with vision and a quick twitch in-between the tackles. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->