Class 6A: 2026 “Defensive Stud’s” To Look Out For Next Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We like to help you guys stay on point with who is going to be the next big thing. We enjoy introducing you to guys you have never heard of. There are a few guys that we can introduce you all to this year. Let's check it out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jamar Owens - DB - 6'1" 170 - Jonesboro HS / @1jamarowens</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/1jamarowens/status/1595137342792425473?s=20u0026amp;t=vvjGAmmFmRg9-zEVyItWqQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/1jamarowens/status/1595137342792425473?s=20&amp;t=vvjGAmmFmRg9-zEVyItWqQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gives great effort in run support, sticking his nose in as a tackler. Owens has the quick, agile feet and fluid hips to mirror quickness and change direction underneath. He also can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Owens shows excellent ball skills when breaking on a route.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='283812' first='Chad' last='Fairchild'] - MLB - 6'1" 205 - Lovejoy HS / @ChadFair01</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ChadFair01/status/1599426459541852161?s=20u0026amp;t=vvjGAmmFmRg9-zEVyItWqQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ChadFair01/status/1599426459541852161?s=20&amp;t=vvjGAmmFmRg9-zEVyItWqQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fairchild shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit. Very good lateral speed - covers sideline to sideline with ease and natural instincts. Good in short area coverage - has great awareness and has the ability to be a consistent tackler. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em> [player_tooltip player_id='283829' first='Decari' last='Farley'] - OLB - 5'11" 158 - Jonesboro HS / @19DecariF</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoachCarmichEAL/status/1595126934656077824?s=20u0026amp;t=vvjGAmmFmRg9-zEVyItWqQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CoachCarmichEAL/status/1595126934656077824?s=20&amp;t=vvjGAmmFmRg9-zEVyItWqQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farley has a bright future. Farley keeps feet moving after initial contact. He shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for secondary rush when the passer steps up. He's tougher between the tackles than most freshmen. Very fluid and quick drop and covers enough ground in zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>McCarty Wyatt - River Ridge HS / @wyattmccarty_8</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wyatt is tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Wyatt works hard to get better and gives top effort on every play. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. He has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='401527' first='Kadin' last='Fossung'] - DE - 6'3" 194 - Gainesville HS / @KadinFossung</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/recruitNE_GA/status/1576025959215480833?s=20u0026amp;t=vvjGAmmFmRg9-zEVyItWqQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/recruitNE_GA/status/1576025959215480833?s=20&amp;t=vvjGAmmFmRg9-zEVyItWqQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fossung has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on. He challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. He has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and he shows a good closing burst. He's flexible enough to bend the edge, and he's at his best when he can use his quickness and change-of-direction abilities to counter back inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->