WEEK 10 Review: Tackling Machines Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time to give the <strong>Tackling Machines</strong> some recognition as high school football coverage has been swamped with skill players and quarterback standouts. Throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will be highlighting some of the standouts and notable performances from the weekend and we will now be listing Lineman Standouts. Teams around the state wrapped up week 10 and there were certainly some Notable Standouts to note.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable prospect that is worth mentioning, DM me @RealNews102.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>*-</strong>In the state of FL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Michael Mcclenton | DL | 2026 | Ocoee | @michaelmcclent5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>*1st</strong> in total tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wow, this kid has seemingly come out of nowhere but has put up Madden franchise numbers throughout the season. He currently leads the nation in sacks with 31.0 total, and second in the nation with 202 total tackles. Just check the film, this isn't little boy football or padded stats but he's a production beast with incredible upside for the college level. Mcclenton is a monster off the edge, a versatile athlete who understands the game early.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>202 total tackles, 45.0 TFL, 31.0 sacks&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18295377/6533c50c02b14a0a3c2e1f04"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18295377/6533c50c02b14a0a3c2e1f04</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283732' first='Elijah' last='Dias'] | LB | 2024 | Auburndale | @twin_frmpolk</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>*</em>29th </strong>in total tackles </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's nice to watch young high school football players fly around the field and put it on the line to make game-changing plays and when you do, it must be highlighted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's seemingly all Auburndale's 2026 linebacker<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='283732' first='Elijah' last='Dias']</strong> has put on film for college coaches to evaluate. He's continuing to stay humble throughout the recruiting process but is determined to leave as one of the greats out of Polk County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>101 total tackles, 27.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/kar98sports/status/1718798922439668003?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/kar98sports/status/1718798922439668003?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Major Hart II | LB | 2024 | NFCS | @MajorHartII1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#42th </strong>in total tackles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hart has been all over the field this season as he's ranked top 50 in the state for total tackles. An under the radar backer in the North Florida area who recorded nearly 100 total tackles a year ago.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>97 total tackles, 19.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14923311/651598794dec80091cb6a011"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14923311/651598794dec80091cb6a011</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>Dai'Veon Parham | LB | 2024 | Cocoa | @DaiveonParham</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>*</em></strong><strong>44th</strong> in total tackles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parham is one of the top tackling machines in the country that's still not committed to a big-time school. He has the frame at 6-3, 210 pounds, upside potential, and film to provide productivity for a university at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 95 total tackles, 14.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15984096/64eba3d6dfe2070ce8a81c30"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15984096/64eba3d6dfe2070ce8a81c30</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Johnquae Richardson | LB | 2024 | Lake Wales | @Stayhumble_quay</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>*35th</strong> in total tackles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>99 total tackles, 26.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1699954741181137337?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1699954741181137337?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951502' first='Jerard' last='Smith'] | LB | Dr. Phillips | Class of 2024 | @onerealsmitty</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith has shined on the Panthers' defense as he leads the team in total tackles and tackles for loss throughout the season. Still has some time left during his high school career and camp season to add a few college offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>92 total tackles, 6.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/dphsfootball/status/1702298108737052897?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/dphsfootball/status/1702298108737052897?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230787' first='Aden' last='Hall'] | LB | 2025 | Leesburg | @_Aden_Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall has been dominant throughout the season while showing off tackling machine tendencies and good instincts for the position. He still has another year to add weight to his frame and develop into a true Power 5/Division I prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>74 total tackles, 8.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16136270/64f5973632dcdc0b40b91370"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16136270/64f5973632dcdc0b40b91370</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Honorable mentions:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404257' first='Samadrae' last='Hawkins'] | LB | 2024 | Cocoa | @samadraehawkins</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>60th </strong>in total tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>91 total tackles, 12.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12698147/651c9f2a066bcf1428bf0c0e"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12698147/651c9f2a066bcf1428bf0c0e</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cori Smith | DB | 2024 | Seminole | @GoofyCori11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>65 total tackles, 3.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/goofycori11/status/1614447405415399431?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/goofycori11/status/1614447405415399431?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roehn Maldonado | LB | 2024 | Gulf Breeze | @roehn_maldonado</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>137 total tackles, 13.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15999314/65187a2e90f95c178c54d0e9"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15999314/65187a2e90f95c178c54d0e9</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elian Godwin | S | 2024 | Forest | @Elian_Godin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>*24th </strong>in total tackles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>104 total tackles, 4.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/elian_godin/status/1708660303183884496?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/elian_godin/status/1708660303183884496?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Timothy Jones | LB | 2024 | Mulberry | @timothyjones_jr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 92 total tackles. 16.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/timothyjones_jr/status/1649891375200993282?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/timothyjones_jr/status/1649891375200993282?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Terry Arnold | LB | 2024 | NFCS | @ArnoldTerryIII</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 92 total tackles, 16.0 TFL, 2.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14897218/65254bd29676ad0870d8e906"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14897218/65254bd29676ad0870d8e906</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Solomon Tripline | LB | 2024 | Edgewater | @SolomonTripline</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>86 total tackles, 13.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/solomontripline/status/1681356965224628246?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/solomontripline/status/1681356965224628246?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Russell Fickett | LB | 2024 | Mount Dora | @LbRuss15</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>80 total tackles, 16.5 TFL, 8.0 sacks <strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14765175/6537b236d21b0804b0ce66fa"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14765175/6537b236d21b0804b0ce66fa</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trey'On Ellington | LB | 2024 | Winter Haven | @TreyEllington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head hunter and leader of the Blue Devils' defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>63 total tackles, 6.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->