NV 5A Mid-Season Stock Risers: Defense 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Evaluating some of the top stock risers in Nevada's 5A Division at the halfway point of the season. </em></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='1099912' first='Nick' last='Duffy']","_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":"6'0u0022","_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-651389be5cd39"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Duffy is having a breakout junior season as the state's top producer in tacklers (83 total, 60 solo) through six games. He's also tallied 11 TFLs, 2 sacks, and a pick-six. Duffy's an instinctive ILB that flies to the football with speed and physicality. He uses his eyes well to diagnose and is quick to react downhill in the run game. Duffy's an under-the-radar LB with promising size (6'/210), athleticism, and motor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/nickduffy_11/status/1704891700379062655","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/nickduffy_11/status/1704891700379062655 </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-651389be5cda3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Park continues to be among the most productive tacklers in Nevada with 71 total tackles through six games after posting 123 total as a junior. He's an active off-ball LB in the run game that can read play development, react downhill, and fill holes with physicality. He shows workable lateral speed towards the sideline and hits with force and technique in space. Park has drawn interest from several D-III programs including an offer from Pacific University.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CooperPark10/status/1705766706432647470","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/1705766706432647470 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811157"],"_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-651389be5cdf0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McGlothen has been a dominating, disruptive force totaling 8 sacks and 13 TFLs in five games for Silverado. He's explosive off the snap and can dominate 1v1 matchups with an effective blend of power, technique, and pass-rush skill. He's a violent, relentless defender that can serve as the tone-setter for a defensive front. McGlothen committed to Nevada over other offers from UNLV, Army, Air Force, and Grambling St.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaylandMcG/status/1682092630979792896","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/JaylandMcG/status/1682092630979792896 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- 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-651389be5ce36"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams has shown elite D-I potential against some of the top teams in the nation early into his sophomore season. He's extremely violent, explosive and technically-sound around the LOS, especially for his age. He can dominate the edge and create havoc in the backfield with a lethal combination of speed and technique. Williams already holds offers from Utah, UNLV, and Hawaii and should be one of the most disruptive defenders in the state for the next few years.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/princehwilliams/status/1704861883898229098","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/princehwilliams/status/1704861883898229098 </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='1111025' first='JJ' last='Buchanan'] ","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Coronado","_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-651389be5ceb4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Buchanan has shown great potential on both sides of the ball as a junior. He plays fast and physical wherever he lines up and possesses an athletic, versatile frame at 6'4”/200. He offers great length and range in coverage as a deep safety, closes space quickly downhill, and delivers strong contact in space as a tackler. He's shown explosive playmaking ability from his WR spot and offers natural ball skills on either side of the ball. Buchanan's an intriguing 2025 prospect with appealing upside in his frame, physicality, and athleticism.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JJBuchanan/status/1695510049257570769","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/JJBuchanan/status/1695510049257570769 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More Risers:&nbsp;</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820675' first='Ryan' last='Kiwanuka']- (DB / 2025 / Coronado)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112492' first='Xavier' last='Pineda']- (DB / 2025 / Reed)&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='940635' first='Tamatoa' last='Gaoteote'] (LB / 2027 / Bishop Gorman)&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817706' first='Andre' last='Porter'] (DL / 2024 / Liberty)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817714' first='Cole' last='Smalley'] (LB / 2024 / Douglas)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Kaiden Sayles (DB / 2025 / Palo Verde)&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1109856' first='Zuri' last='Whiters'] (DB / 2024 / Basic)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='876720' first='Amari' last='Nash'] (DB / 2026 / Damonte Ranch)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817720' first='Antoine' last='Taylor'] (DL / 2024 / Basic)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817755' first='Joseph' last='Czyz'] (LB / 2024 / Galena)&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Braelen Toles (DL / 2024 / Damonte Ranch)&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Genesis Ali (LB / 2024 / Sierra Vista)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820760' first='Jordan' last='Hales'] (LB / 2025 / Arbor View)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817727' first='Jackson' last='Miller-Carpenter'] (DL / 2024 / Arbor View)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->