2024 Off-Season Stock Risers: Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code <strong><em>PaulG30</em> </strong>at checkout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>As we head deeper into the 2023 off-season, there are some defensive names emerging that should make a big time splash at events this Spring and see their stock rise over the next few months. Each of these prospects are coming off impressive Junior campaigns are are poised to make a big leap in 2023. To view the 2024 Off-Season Stock Risers: Offense article, click <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/01/2024-off-season-stock-risers-offense/">HERE</a>!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["336938"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":607375,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cb0823b8f1d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Young is a prototypical 4 down defensive end that should fit nicely there in college and gather interest at the D-II and FCS level as he progresses through his Senior season. He is a violent striker with a low hat, high motor and active in pass rush situations with quick hips and hands at the POA. On the camp circuit, he should excel against top tier competition and is one of the best 2024 prospects across the state. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["336952"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cb0823b8f9d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Robertson is a very fast and active linebacker that can play either second level positions at the next level. A quick to react violent player, he can plug quickly inside while able to flow outside the tackles, take good angles in the open field and bring a nice pop at contact. He is a very fluid mover in space, scrapes quickly over the top and provides a nice shock when getting off blocks. He is another defender that should gather FCS+ interest through his Senior season and leading into the 2024 signing day. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484475"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cb0823b900e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mckenna is a high upside kid with the frame and length to pack on more weight and play a variety of different positions at the next level. He moves well for his size, is a natural bender and is violent with his hands at the POA while a high motor player with toughness and aggression. He is a balanced kid that can play inside or on the edge and wins with power rush moves and a violent get off. He also has a chance to move out to offensive tackle as he packs on more weight and mass to his frame. A no brainer FCS+ caliber kid, he should be closing in on his first offer sooner rather than later. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484974"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cb0823b907c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caldwell can play either outside linebacker or be a DPR guy in college but offers some cover abilities as well as pass rushing off the edge. He shows a explosive first step, natural bend and a quick use of hands against bigger tackles while able to dip underneath their punches and close fast on quarterbacks. Understanding when to counter back, he recognizes blocks quickly and can take on pullers while athletic enough to cover the flats when needed. Caldwell should fit nicely at the FCS or D-II level in college and should start generating Division I-II interest in the coming months and is one of the best defenders in the 2024 class across Idaho. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->