NV Week-0 Top Performers: Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the top defensive performances from Nevada's week-0 action. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284050"],"_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-64e6817f40ec4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams flashed the upside that has him ranked as the best DL in NV's 2026 class<strong>. </strong>He looked extremely physical and technically-sound totaling 13 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks. Williams, who picked up offers from Hawaii and UNLV this offseason, should be on the P-5 radar in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/OfficialVNN/status/1694010081413644432?s=20","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/OfficialVNN/status/1694010081413644432?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817736"],"_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-64e6f362659a6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hadley led Shadow Ridge in tackles with 16 total (9 solo) in the Mustangs' 35-19 win over Legacy. He's a consistently physical defender around the edge of the box that can shut down outside run and fill with violence. Hadley finished among the top junior tacklers in NV last season and looks poised for another productive season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1110941' first='Alexander' last='Green']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Palo Verde","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e6817f40f79"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green posted 12 solo tackles, 3 TFLs, and a sack in Palo Verde's 24-21 loss to Faith Lutheran. He's an athletic OLB that can diagnose, react, and trigger downhill to the football quickly. He's active between the tackles and can play/track in space. Green's an intriguing 2025 defender to keep an eye on this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mylesxanderr/status/1693328596008604070?s=20","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/mylesxanderr/status/1693328596008604070?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1099924' first='Cole' last='Keith']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Faith Lutheran","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e6817f41025"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior OLB [player_tooltip player_id='1099924' first='Cole' last='Keith'] led Faith Lutheran in tackles with 14 total and 4 TFLs. He's an athletic defender in space with great agility, change-of-direction, and break on the ball. Keith's stock should be on the rise throughout his junior season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cole_keith1/status/1693364108320727543?s=20","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/cole_keith1/status/1693364108320727543?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817715"],"_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-64e6817f41074"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCarrell helped the Crusaders control the LOS with 11 total tackles, 4 TFLs, and a sack in the win over Palo Verde. He's a strong, mobile 6'3”/225 with light feet and motor to the football. McCarrell, who totaled 54 tackles, 12 TFLs, and 6 sacks as a junior, picked up his first D-I offer from Eastern Washington in early August. <strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ClaytonMcCarre1/status/1693138329087381695?s=20","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/ClaytonMcCarre1/status/1693138329087381695?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817718"],"_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-64e6817f410bd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Park picked up where he left off last season when he was a top-5 tackler in the state. He finished with 17 total tackles (10 solo) in Reed's 23-16 win over Churchill County. He did a good job of diagnosing run/pass and reacting downhill to the football and showed no hesitation filling interior gaps. Park's on the early track to finish as one of the top tacklers again this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CooperPark10/status/1692956316266889536?s=20","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/CooperPark10/status/1692956316266889536?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Top Performers:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='811149' first='Charles' last='Correa'] (Bishop Gorman, 2024)- </strong>8 total, 3 TFLs, 1 sack&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='940635' first='Tamatoa' last='Gaoteote'] (Bishop Gorman, 2027)- </strong>13 total&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden McGlothen (Silverado, 2024)- </strong>7 total, 3 TFLs, 3 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaiden Sayles (Palo Verde, 2025)- </strong>2 INTs&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820677' first='Diego' last='Madrid'] (Shadow Ridge, 2025)- </strong>12 tackles, 1 TFL<strong><br><br>Miki Poloa (Shadow Ridge, 2024)- </strong>8 total, 2 TFLs, 1 sack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->