Trench Talk Thursdays

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We all know that everything starts in the trenches. If you don't have good trench players, then it is hard to win on Friday nights. We love to show the trench players love. They are the guys that set the tone for every game. Let's check it out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='920454' first='Anthony' last='Hopson'], Neshoba Central</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopson is one of the most talented defensive linemen in the 2025 class. Hopson is a very aggressive linemen that knows how to get busy in the trenches. You won't see many players that are able to keep him from being dominant. He is definitely a guy to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Christopher Macias</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Macias is a shorter defensive lineman who gets very active in the trenches. There aren't a lot of guys that can block him when he is on a roll. Macias has a very high motor. He loves to make plays in the backfield. He is an aggressive lineman that knows how to use his hands. He is a guy that we need to be sure to keep our eyes on this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='716273' first='Charles' last='Woodard'], Starkville, 2024</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodard is one of the most underrated defensive linemen in this class. He is a heavy load to deal with on the football field. Woodard is going to have some big shoes to fill this season. The Yellow Jackets had some very stout defensive linemen last season. Woodard was a part of that number. He is looking to be back on the scene handling business again this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Tayquonn McKinney, Louisville, 2025</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinney is a guy that I think is going to be a linebacker on the next level. He is very quick on his feet. McKinney also is very aggressive when he comes off the line. He is a playing in a 5-3 defense. That is one reason that he stands up and comes from the edge every play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->