Week One Defensive Game Changers
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Continue ReadingThe time for high school football is back and Prep Redzone will be on the move this fall providing some of the best and up-to-date coverage in the country. Below are notable defensive standouts to watch for our readers! Most of these performances were from Friday. – 8/25.
Ja’ki Singleton | DB | Class of 2024 | SAHS | @ki_singleton
2023 stats: 29 total tackles, 1 game-winning INT
Singleton recorded one of the top total tackles in the state in week one, as a defensive back! Also had a big-time INT to shift momentum. Great performance for the senior and for sure a way to get some college interest.
Johnquae Richardson | LB | Class of 2024 | Lake Wales | @stayhumble_quay
Game one stats: 15 total tackles, 4 TFL
If there’s one thing for certain, don’t tip-toe through the hole with Richardson on the opposing defense. This kid is a headhunter that makes an impact all over the field. One of my top linebacker prospects in Polk.
Michael Mcclenton | LB | Class of 2026 | Ocoee | @michaelmcclent5
Mcclenton is only a rising sophomore but had one of the better defensive stat lines across the state. This kid will be a big-time D1 prospect in years to come. Impressed with his motor and mindset to be a DOG, causing havoc at the line of scrimmage and tracking down runners. Got to keep my eyes on his recruitment moving forward.
Kensley Faustin Kensley Faustin 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Naples Palmetto Ridge | 2024 State FL | DB | Class of 2024 | Naples | @FaustinKensley
The Auburn commit came up big for Naples against Lehigh, recording 2 impressive interceptions to help the Golden Eagles start 1-0 in the regular season. Have watched Faustin develop into a Power 5 prospect as he provides solid coverage and reliable tackling for the position.
Julian Quintero | S | Class of 2024 | SAHS | @JulianJaq11
2023 stats: 18 total tackles
Another defensive back standout that tallied up the total tackles in game one. Quintero made the most of his SAHS debut, totaling nearly 20 tackles to help the Yellow Jackets start 1-0. I’m paying attention to his recruitment moving forward.
Kiarin Sullivan Kiarin Sullivan 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Orlando Bishop Moore | 2026 FL | DB | Class of 2026 | Bishop Moore | @trentongummer
This young man is a baller! He’s making a case to be one of the true-rising sophomore defensive backs in the Central Florida area. Has had consecutive solid coverage weeks for the Hornets and has created some interest in his recruitment.
Sean Adekunle | LB | Class of 2025 | Lake Buena Vista | @Seanadekunle3
2023 stats: 10 total tackles, 2 sacks, 2 TFL
Adekunle is a slept-on linebacker prospect who consistently produces and provides reliable tackling. Started the season off hot, recording double-digit tackles with 2 sacks to add.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/video/2/581591/646ccaa65cb3e104087c2da4
Aden Hall Aden Hall 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Orlando First Academy | 2025 FL | LB | Class of 2025 | Leesburg | _Aden_Hall
Hall was the defensive standout chosen for Leesburg as he finished game one with 8 total tackles and 3 tackles for loss. Good enough to earn his name on the list.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leesburghsfb/status/1695932506283839800?s=20