All-Montgomery County Team (Defense)
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Montgomery County has a lot of good defensive prospects. These are the best of the bunch. Kendall Johnson MD #17 LB #2 HEIGHT 6'2" POS LB CLASS 2023 View Profile Kendall Johnson State: Maryland School: Quince Club: Orchard Johnson is…
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Continue ReadingMontgomery County has a lot of good defensive prospects. These are the best of the bunch.
Johnson is a high level edge rusher. He is a very good pass rusher. He is very quick and able to beat tackles around the corner. He has a quick get off. He uses his slim frame to dip under and slip blocks. He does a good job of attacking the outside shoulder. He is athletic enough to drop into coverage if needed. His speed allows him to run down ball carriers in the backfield.
Jude Anya
Jude Anya
Anya really burst onto the scene this season. He was a dominate force. He has great size and power. He is able to overpower blockers and get them off of him. He is able to run through blockers. He not only relies on his size and strength but he also has multiple pass rush moves. He has a high motor and never gives up on the play. He does a good job of finishing off his plays with a big tackle.
Manana is more known for the work he does when he has his hand in the dirt however this season he also showed he has the ability to play linebacker if needed. He is a good run stuffer. He does a good job of hand-fighting and shedding blocks. He has good pursuit and is able to make plays downfield as well.
Ferguson has the ability to play both on the interior and on the edge. As an edge defender he does a great job of setting the edge and playing contain. As an interior rusher he is very tough to handle. He is quick and powers through blockers. He is a very good pass rusher specifically when lined up in the interior. He is a rare defender in the sense that he is both a good run stopper and pass rusher.
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Kamara had another very productive season. He is a playmaker. He knows how to cause turnovers. He has a nose for the football. He has a quick burst and is oftentimes able to get into the backfield untouched. He also has the ability to fight off blocks and even beat double teams. He is a very intelligent player and knows the right play to make once he gets into the backfield.
Rivers played a different role for Northwest this season. He played more on the interior than on the edge. He was an elite run stopper. He made plenty of runs stops at or behind the line of scrimmage. He does a good job of shooting through gaps. He is very quick off the ball. He has good body control and hands which allows him to avoid blocks.
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Long yet again proved that he is one of the top linebackers in the state. He has elite athleticism. He has sideline to sideline range. He does a good job of reading plays and getting to the point of attack. He punishes ball carriers with big hits. His speed and athleticism also make him an asset in pass coverage.
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Dunathan had another dominant season on the defensive side of the ball. He is a tank that is able to power through and punish both blockers and ball carriers. He also has great speed which makes him a very good blitzer. He also takes great pursuit angles. He also has sideline to sideline range.
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Christian Traylor
Christian Traylor
Traylor is a modern day hybrid defender. He is a skill position player that can also play in the box. He is a good run stopper and is able to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. He is also a great athlete with great hands which allows him to cover better than most linebackers. He is a good tackler and doesn’t miss many tackles.
Dylan Minnick
Dylan Minnick
Minnick is a game changer from the linebacker spot. He makes momentum changing plays. He lays down big hits that can get his team fired up. He also has a knack for forcing turnovers. He can wreak havoc as a blitzer up the A gap. He does a good job of reading and reacting in the run game. He also does a good job of getting into his pass drops and covering his zone in pass coverage.
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Seiken is an aggressive player. He is a safety that comes downhill and makes plays. He does a good job of reading the quarterbacks eyes and comes down to make a play on the ball. He is also willing to come downhill in run support. He has good hands and is able to high point the ball. This allows him to come down with interceptions and be a good defender in jump ball situations.
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Mbaye is a traditional deep cover safety. He does a good job of staying deep and getting depth. If other teams try to take a deep shot he is able to break on the ball and make a play on it. He is also a very good special teams player. He is a dangerous return man. He also has the ability to cover. He can play as a nickel corner if needed.
Spikes is a very good free safety. He doesn’t allow anything to get behind him. He is a ball hawk. He has great instincts and always seems to be in the right spot at the right time. He has very good speed which allows him to close the distance in very little time. He has good hands which allows him to make tough interceptions especially along the sidelines.
Despite his lack of size John is still a lockdown corner. He has top end speed so he is able to keep up with anyone. He has great feet and plays with great technique. This allows to him to stay on receivers. He is also very athletic and has a good vertical leap. This allows him to make plays in 50/50 ball situations. He is a good outside corner but will probably excel covering the slot at the next level.
Reynolds has the ability to play every position in the defensive backfield. He can play free safety, corner, nickel corner, or even as a box safety. His great speed allows to do it all. He uses this speed in coverage, when breaking on balls, and when coming downhill in the run game. Like John he lacks a little size but that doesn’t stop him from making an impact. Reynolds is a very good run stopper and a fantastic tackler. He can do it all.
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