CE Jordan vs. Millbrook – Defensive Standouts

Ed Brooks

September 23, 2023 @ 12:28 PM

I was on the sideline for the matchup between a ranked team and an unranked team. CE Jordan High School, a ranked team which featured a high-powered running game. Millbrook High School, an unranked team which featured a high-powered passing attack. Millbrook unleashed the passing attack and the defensive unit contained Jordan's running game and finished the game with a 33-22 victory. The listed players caught my attention throughout the game.   Millbrook HS   [player_tooltip player_id='857515' first='Nessiah' last='McArthur'] - DB, 6'0" 175 (No. 5 DB, No. 38 Overall). Nessiah displayed good speed and the ability to change directions quickly while covering receivers. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He displayed good technique and good use of arms, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. Nessiah is a technique-sound defensive back who should start to receive recruiting interest.   Iric Brown - LB, 6'2" 175. Iric displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='357813' first='Jayden' last='Ferguson'] - LB, 5'11" 195 (No. 14 LB, No. 137 Overall). Jayden displayed flexibility at the hip to change directions quickly and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique and quickness to control blockers while moving past them for stops. The Davidson University commit is the dominant player and leader of the defensive unit.   [player_tooltip player_id='651173' first='Quinton' last='Cypher'] - LB, 6'2" 205 (No. 1 LB, No. 4 Overall). Quinton displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique and quickness to control blockers while moving past them for stops. The talented, young linebacker should start to generate recruiting interest.   [player_tooltip player_id='1050725' first='Christian' last='Uyadi'] - DL, 6'3" 200. Christian displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays.   Alex Olander - LB, 6'4" 230. Alex displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   *The defensive unit did a good job of maintaining pursuit angles and containing Jordan's running attack throughout the game.   CE Jordan HS   [player_tooltip player_id='637131' first='Matthew' last='McDonald'] - DL, 6'4" 270 (No.11 OL, No. 63 Overall). Matthew displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='120038' first='Tyler' last='Clark'] - DL, 6'3" 280 (No. 15 OL, No. 67 Overall). Tyler displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='321266' first='Noah' last='Clark'] - DL, 6'3" 290 (No. 7 DL, No. 59 Overall). Noah displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.

I was on the sideline for the matchup between a ranked team and an unranked team. CE Jordan High School, a ranked team which featured a high-powered running game. Millbrook High School, an unranked team which featured a high-powered passing attack. Millbrook unleashed the passing attack and the defensive unit contained Jordan's running game and finished the game with a 33-22 victory. The listed players caught my attention throughout the game.