2025 Breakdown: Five Elite Sophomore Defenders
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Who are some of the top defenders in the 2025 class from around the state? Find out below as we preview some of the top front seven prospects across Arizona. DL Talib Graham Talib Graham 6'3" | 240 lbs |…
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DL Talib Graham Talib Graham 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Daphne | 2025 AL 6’3″ 240 Ibs, Chandler HS
Graham checks in at 6’3 and over 240 and is a very well put together defensive lineman with plus athleticism and short area explosion. In only his second season at the prep level playing for one of the best teams in the entire country, he tallied 5.5 sacks and 9.5 TFL’s. He is a bully on the edge that shoots his hands quickly, gets underneath blockers pads and collapses the pocket quickly while able to violently get off blocks and shows good pursuit in the open field. Stout against the run, he can also move inside and is effective across multiple positions while a power pass rusher with under-rated speed and athleticism on the outside. He currently has one offer to UAB.
DE Garrett Martin Garrett Martin 6'4" | 245 lbs | DL Saguaro | 2025 State AZ 6’4″ 225 Ibs, Sagauro HS
Martin is a very polished pass rusher that shows a good use of hands at the POA, natural bend off the edge and an impressive first step get off. At 6’4″ 225, he excels at flashing precise hand placement, uses a number of various speed to power rush moves and is a sure tackler in space while able to change direction quickly and redirect against screens/QB scramble. A very balanced defender that locks out blockers quickly with inside hands and a strong base, he will only add weight to his frame and should be able to fit nicely as a 4-down hand jn the dirt DE at the next level. Arizona State, Oregon and TCU have already offered the premier 2025 prospect.
LB Kamarion Peete 6’2″ 205 Ibs, Higley HS
Peete had one of the more impressive seasons of any 2025 prospect across the western region in 2022. He had over 110 tackles, 11 sacks and 17 TFL’s and is on his way to becoming a National Recruit within the 2025 class. He can play at the second level, drop down as a 5th rusher/stand up defensive end and offers very nice position versatility at the college level. Long, rangy and very strong at the POA, he is fluid in space, shows closing speed, cover abilities and brings a nice pop upon contact. Arizona and ASU have already offered this week, and he should see his recruiting take off in the coming weeks.
LB Nate Spivey 6’0″ 200 Ibs, Salpoint HS
Spivey can play on either side of the ball and is very athletic, fluid and shows good speed and body control for his size. Having a strong build and is well put together, he is a downhill thumper in the run game that excels in the box and explodes through contact while violent at the POA and is not afraid to take on blocks. He made a big impact for Salpoint in 2022, and is one of the best returning two way players in the 2025 class across the region.