Rising 2025 Phenoms: Elite Defenders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Who are some of the top rising 2025 prospect from across the state on the defensive side of the ball? Find out here!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368927"],"_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-63ec0d466d7f1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Peete has ideal size for the FBS level standing at over 6'1" and 200+ pounds as only a second year prep player. He holds offers from ASU, Cal, Arizona and UNLV and should collect most of the Pac-12 by the time it's all said and done. He has some of the more impressive 2025 tape we have seen this Winter, and will be one of the top recruits in the state down the stretch. Peete put up big time numbers in 2022, going for over 100 tackles, 10+ sacks and 17 TFL's for Higley. He shows elite speed off the edge, takes good angles in the open field and explodes through contact at the POA both against ball carriers and blockers. Showing good COD/breaking well to ball carriers and showing plus coverage skills, he fits the mold of the prototypical new age linebacker and will only get better through his final two seasons. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368930"],"_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-63ec0d466d8a9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Scheller is a true inside guy with a quick first step, violent inside hands and plays with good leverage and short area power through out his run defense progression. He is very athletic and moves well laterally with closing speed/open field tackling abilities which is impressive for someone his size. On tape, he shows he is athletic enough to two-gap, can take on double teams and flashes quick block recognition in the run game while offering some power rush abilities from the inside as well. For only a second year high school player, he is very technically sound and knows how to use his length/explosiveness to his advantage against bigger offensive lineman. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368913"],"_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-63ec0d466d926"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Graham is an elite level prospect that should collect national offers this off-season and through next season as well. He is a very balanced four down defensive end that is a elite pass rusher and extremely athletic on the edge. In the run game, he understands gap integrity and locks out blockers with violent hands and a quick shed without giving up ground. In the passing game, he is a impressive bender for someone his size and has a variety of speed and speed to power rush moves at his disposal. A high motor kid that can pursue backside and collapse the pocket quickly, he is well built together and passes the eye test. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368910"],"_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-63ec0d466d972"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Martin can play both defensive end or outside linebacker, and is a top notch prospect at the power five level and a no brainer multi-year starter at the FBS level. Currently holding offers from TCU, Oregon and Oregon State, there should be other schools coming in and offering sooner rather than later. On tape, he shows he is a very long player with good range when collapsing the pocket and has a quick use of hands with natural hips at the top of his rush while knowing when to counter back inside and setting up his pass rush moves by staying patient within his first steps. Able to re-direct and chase down ball carriers or cover the flats, he proved in only his second season he is one of the best defensive players across the state, regardless of class. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->