Stat Monsters- Top 5 Sack Leaders!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We check out some of the most dominant pass rushers in the state this season and man do these guys have some talent!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braylen Roberts- Meek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braylen Roberts had a breakout sophomore season this fall for Meek, dominating opposing offensive linemen and making plays behind the line of scrimmage all year long. As a sophomore, Roberts was an unreal pass rusher this year, recording 24 sacks and 17 TFLs on the season. Roberts has a great motor that allows him to consistently get after the quarterback/pursue the ball carrier all game- his effort is second to none and the athleticism he possesses really makes him a player offenses have to gameplan around. It'll be exciting to see how he performs in his junior season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1752037' first='Tyler' last='Thomas']- Cottage Hill Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1752037' first='Tyler' last='Thomas'] had a huge senior season playing alongside his twin brother Trent Thomas, the pair made Cottage Hill Christians' defense, and especially its pass rush a force to be reckoned with this fall. On the season, Thomas recorded 18 sacks and 15 TFLs, consistently making plays in the backfield all throughout the year. Thomas is really physically gifted, his size, strength, and speed all pair up to make him a threat on the defensive line- he can easily shed blocks, pursue, and take down the ball carrier no matter where they are on the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trent Thomas -Cottage Hill Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just like his brother [player_tooltip player_id='1752037' first='Tyler' last='Thomas'], Trent Thomas had a massive year this fall- ending up on the top 5 list for sacks this year as well- which perfectly illustrates how dominant this Cottage Hill Christian defensive front really was this season. Thomas found himself making play after play this season, recording 16 sacks and 15 TFLs on the year. Thomas just committed to South Alabama today, and with his talent, he's definitely going to be a player to keep track of at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216875' first='Zion' last='Grady']- Charles Henderson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216875' first='Zion' last='Grady'] is a 2025 DL prospect that has been getting a ton of attention recently across the nation, and rightfully so, the sophomore has a ton of talent in the trenches and has been making plays all year for Charles Henderson. As a sophomore, Grady had a huge breakout season- totaling up 15 sacks and a ridiculous 27 TFLs on the year. Grady's talent hasn't gone unnoticed at all: he's already a national recruit with offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, and many other Power 5 programs across the nation. With how he's already been playing at such an elite level this year, it'll be exciting to see him play next fall as a junior!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>[player_tooltip player_id='309917' first='Zach' last='Underwood']- Montgomery Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='309917' first='Zach' last='Underwood'] had a phenomenal senior season for Montgomery Catholic this year, he was constantly making plays against the run and pass and just wreaking havoc against opposing offenses on a weekly basis. On the season, Underwood totaled up 15 sacks and an unreal 33 TFLs. Underwood has a knack for finding and making plays on the ball no matter where he starts on the field, that paired with his strength and speed at his size makes him a really valuable weapon on the defensive line. Underwood currently lists offers from UT Martin, Georgia Southern, and Austin Peay- it'll be exciting to see where he ends up at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->