Week 4 Review: Tackling Machines (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will highlight</em></strong> <strong>some of the standouts and notable performances from the weekend. Teams around the state kicked off week one and there were undoubtedl</strong>y<strong><em> some "Game Changers" and Notable Prospects to make note of.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable athlete worth mentioning, DM me @RealNews102.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>Johnquae Richardson | LB | Class of 2024 | Lake Wales&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: </em></strong><em>50 total tackles, 12.5 tackles per game, 12.0 TFL&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the top linebacker prospects is beginning to emerge as an interesting prospect for the next level. He led the state in total tackles last season and is on track to be in the top total tackles again this year though he plays with two other dominant tacklers.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='951502' first='Jerard' last='Smith'] | LB | Dr. Phillips | Class of 2024 | @onerealsmitty</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: </em></strong><em>48 total tackles, 12.0 tackles per game, 4.0 TFL</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Smith has shined on the Panthers' defense as he leads the team in total tackles and tackles for loss through week 4.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/dphsfootball/status/1702298108737052897?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/dphsfootball/status/1702298108737052897?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='283732' first='Elijah' last='Dias'] | LB | Class of 2026 | Auburndale | </em>@twin_frmpolk</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: </em></strong><em>43 total tackles, 14.3 tackles per game, 13.0 TFL</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>No doubt Dias is the top 2026 defensive prospect in the area as he's proved to be a true tackling machine with a high motor. Got to keep eyes on his recruitment.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17830496/650735ced45e0c046003dbec"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17830496/650735ced45e0c046003dbec</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1230787' first='Aden' last='Hall'] | LB | Class of 2025 | Leesburg | @_Aden_Hall</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: 35 total tackles, 5 TFL, 1 sack&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hall has been dominant through week 4 while showing off tackling machine tendencies and good instincts for the position.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16136270/64f5973632dcdc0b40b91370"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16136270/64f5973632dcdc0b40b91370</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>Major Hart II | LB | Class of 2024 | NFCHS | @MajorHartII1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: </em></strong><em>54 total tackles, 13.5 tackles per game, 10.0 TFL</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hart has been all over the field this season as he's ranked 7th in the state for total tackles. An under the radar backer who recorded nearly 100 total tackles a year ago.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14923311/64e16770664cf30b2829c28d"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14923311/64e16770664cf30b2829c28d</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='829506' first='Brady' last='Manning'] | ATH | Class of 2025 | Oviedo | @BradyManning8</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 Stats: </em></strong><em>34 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 3TFL, 5 PBU</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the only hybrid safety/linebacker prospects on the list is putting together another productive season for the Lions as he looks to see an uptick in college interest during his junior season.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16869863/650528aef31d0309d40a6e41"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16869863/650528aef31d0309d40a6e41</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>Timothy Scott | DE | Class of 2024 | Timber Creek | @Scott3Trace</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Last game: </em></strong><em>15 tackles 3 TFL 2 QB hurries)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: </em></strong><em>36 total tackles, 9.0 tackles for game, 12.0 TFL</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Scott is the definition of a tackling machine as he uses his good frame and hand work to dominate opposing offensive linemen. He's a leader on the defensive side with a good motor.&nbsp;</em><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15027152/65044b444ba8310910ff3186"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15027152/65044b444ba8310910ff3186</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->