2023 Potential Rankings Newcomers: Defense Part. II
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Here is Part II in this series where we will dive into some possible new additions to our Idaho PRZ 2023 Rankings on the defensive side of the ball. The defense in this class is very defensive line and linebacker…
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Continue ReadingHere is Part II in this series where we will dive into some possible new additions to our Idaho PRZ 2023 Rankings on the defensive side of the ball. The defense in this class is very defensive line and linebacker heavy, with some sure fire next level prospects flying under the radar. Below are some potential candidates that will crack our newest rankings that will be coming out early next month. Part I of this II part series can be found HERE!
DL Jackson Geslin Jackson Geslin 6'1" | 245 lbs | DL Century | 2023 State ID , Century HS
Greslin is a very disruptive interior defensive lineman that can play multiple positions along the defensive front. He plays with good leverage, strong inside hands and creates immediate inside hand placement in the run game while also twitchy in pass rush situations. He put together a nice Senior season and is a candidate to crack our updated rankings.
LB Rory Leavitt Rory Leavitt 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Thunder Ridge | 2023 State ID , Thunder Ridge HS
Leavitt is one of the most under-rated players across all of Idaho and has legit abilities to play at the FCS level at inside linebacker. He is a very athletic plug in the middle of the TR defense and reads plays quickly, runs through contact while very active in the open field and makes plays sideline to sideline. Flashing closing speed and taking good angles in the open field, he is also a violent blitzer up the middle and can pass rush off the edge with bend and active hands.
SS/LB Coltin Lyda Coltin Lyda 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Idaho Falls HS | 2023 State ID , Idaho Falls HS
Lyda is a big and physical hybrid safety/outside linebacker at the next level. He offers good length in a frame they can pack on more weight and is very fluid in space with cover abilities while not afraid to drop down and bang in the box. He can get off blocks, set the edge and displays open field speed and athleticism with the ball in his hands on the offensive side of the ball. Having a very strong season this year going both ways for Idaho Falls, he has positioned himself nicely to crack the updated 2023 rankings.
DL Bryce Mundy Bryce Mundy 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL Mountain view | 2023 State ID , Mountain View HS
Mundy is one of the better defensive lineman across Idaho and can without a doubt play at the next level. He is stout against the run, locking out blockers quickly and establishing the LOS while able to shed violently and athletic enough to two-gap when needed. He plays with a strong lower half and base while winning with power rush moves when collapsing the pocket. Overall, a very solid and balanced style of play, Mundy should gain traction in the coming months.
Other Potential Candidates…
LB Jacob Perez Jacob Perez 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Bonneville | 2023 State ID , Bonneville HS
LB Branson Whitby Branson Whitby 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Coeur d'Alene HS | 2023 State ID , Coeur d’Alene HS
LB Brenton Overall Brenton Overall 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB Melba | 2023 State ID , Melba HS
LB Brandon Lowry Brandon Lowry 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB Eagle | 2023 State ID , Eagle HS