4A Early Defensive Players of the Year Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code&nbsp;<strong><em>CMac30</em>&nbsp;</strong>at checkout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Who are some of the top players in the</em> State of<em> Idaho? Find out here</em> with some early candidates for Defensive Player of the Year in the 4A Ranks:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["565647"],"_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":"Benlap was the lone sophomore on the all state team this season which is a outstanding achievement in a loaded 4A senior class. Playing for Vallivue to sophomore had a dominant campaign that showed off his talent and ability. At defensive back it's not often that you are looked at as a defensive player of the year candidate but with the ever evolving offenses around the state you need a shut down defender on the perimeter. Benlap give you just that will a smooth back pedal that allows him to mirror wide receivers in their routes along with fluid hip transitions to get in and out of breaks. He has good straight line speed that allows to make up for anytime he may get beat and plays with a lot of passion. 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