Five Defensive Standouts From the Class of ’24

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enter Bey25 in the coupon code area to receive 25% off your subscription. There are plenty of talented players on the defensive side of the ball in the class of 2024. Here are five soon to be Seniors to keep an eye on this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["410363"],"_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":"In 2022, Kareem's very good play was a bright spot in the Benedictine Bengals season. He plays as a DE. Against the run, he is quick off the ball and uses his good play strength to quickly shed the block from the OT. He quickly locates the ballcarrier and makes the stop behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he uses his good use of hands to defeat the OT block and takes good angles in pursuit of the QB. He plays with a good motor and finishes up with a sack.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["284539"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"In 2022, Zach helped the London Red Raiders to an 8-win season, advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs and held opposing offenses to 19 points per game. He plays as a FS. Against the run, he quickly keys and diagnoses the play. He displays very good instincts as he takes the correct angle in pursuit. He plays with good leverage and explosiveness as he makes the tackle preventing a big gain. Against the pass, he does a good job of reading the QB before putting himself in good position to make a play on the ball. He shows good hands as he makes the interception in the redzone preventing a potential touchdown.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["284536"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"In 2022, Elisiah helped the Wayne Warriors to a 6-win season and held opposing offenses to 20.6 points per game. He plays as a SS. Against the run, he quickly reads run/pass. He shows very good play speed in pursuit. He delivers a good form tackle as he prevents a first down. Against the pass, he uses his good athletic ability to patrol his zone while reading the QB. He tracks the ball well in the air, times his hands perfectly as he disrupts the trajectory of the ball for a PBU.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["417025"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"In 2022, Xavier helped the Austintown Fitch Falcons to a 10-win season and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays primarily as a DT where he lines up in a 3T. Against the run, he uses his good play strength and use of hands to defeat the block from the OG. 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