5A All State Team (Defensive Thumpers)
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Gage Tanner ID #17 LB #4 HEIGHT 6'1" WEIGHT 215 POS LB CLASS 2023 View Profile Gage Tanner State: Idaho School: Rocky Mountain HS Tanner plays the game with great speed and timing. Ending his senior season with 62 tackles…
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Continue ReadingTanner plays the game with great speed and timing. Ending his senior season with 62 tackles and 14 TFLs, Tanner uses his speed to make plays all over the field. He can truly run sideline to sideline along with bring a vicious tackling spirit. Uses a strong strike and leverage to shed blockers, has a good feel for when to attack blockers or when to slip them. He is a sure tackler and excels in the blitz schemes but where his true value lies is in his ability to cover not only running backs but tight ends down the field.
Reynolds was highly talked about coming into his senior season and many would say he even eclipsed all the hype by a lot. Finishing the year with 100 tackles, three sacks and three INTs, Reynolds was everywhere for the Warriors. A true mike linebacker who uses his football IQ to diagnose run plays quickly and attacks downhill with fearlessness. Hard to block at any level, Reynolds is able to consistently shed blockers and disrupt pullers but what separates him is effort. A player that does not take snaps off and it shows on film. He is able to cover the middle of the field and has soft hands for such a big time linebacker.
Fullmer was the heart and soul of the defense for Highland finishing this year with 88 tackles. What is most amazing is that Fullmer finished his career second in school history in tackles at 272 for a program that has churned out NFL level talent. Fullmer has a high football IQ to go with an excellent motor. Using his strong base and balance he is able to knock back lineman to shed them while making tackles all over the field. Has really good timing when it comes to blitzing and is a violent finisher.
Johnson the Idaho commit had a fantastic year with an 10 tackle per game average. Playing for Lake City the senior is havoc reincarnated. Size, speed and a knack for finding the football is how you would describe Johnson. He has a great strike at the point of attack that allows him to get knock backs and shed blockers. Instinctual feel to game that makes it seem like he is always in the right spot. Diagnoses plays quick and delivers vicious hits on contact.