Week 8: Top Defensive Performances!
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Yesterday we took a look at some of the prospects that balled out on offense last week, and today, we are checking out some of the defenders! These guys went off for their teams! Malik Blocton AL #40 DL #7…
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Continue ReadingYesterday we took a look at some of the prospects that balled out on offense last week, and today, we are checking out some of the defenders! These guys went off for their teams!
Malik Blocton Malik Blocton 6’3″ | 245 lbs | DL Pike Road | 2024 State AL has been a standout defensive line prospect for Pike Road since his freshman year, and this year has only gotten better. So far his junior season, he has put together a terrific year and last week, Blocton delivered an especially dominant performance against Stanhope Elmore. Blocton made his presence felt by amassing seven tackles, four sacks, and two quarterback hurries. Blocton is elite at disrupting offenses’ backfields, he applies consistent pressure, can take down the quarterback and has the pursuit and athleticism to track down the ball carrier both behind and beyond the line of scrimmage. Blocton, an Auburn commit, has had a huge season- keep an eye on him and this Pike Road squad as they continue this year!
Kentonio Kelly Kentonio Kelly 6’0″ | 200 lbs | LB Mobile Christian | 2025 State AL is a junior linebacker for Mobile Christian that we talked about last summer and man, has he impressed us this season. Kelly recently put up an exceptional performance in his teams recent game against Flomaton where Mobile Christian’s defense pitched a shut out. Kelly had a massive role and impact on this game= he ended up totaling 16 tackles, including 11 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles. Kelly has an elite ability to read opposing offenses and can make tons of open-field tackles- this week he contributed a ton to his team’s success, keep an eye on him as he continues to ball out this fall!
DJ Jones DJ Jones 5’11” | 195 lbs | ATH Huntsville | 2024 State AL , is a highly versatile linebacker/safety from Huntsville, this season he has been super reliable for their defense, and last week he delivered an super impressive performance. Jones was a force on the field in their game against Sparkman, he made tons of game changing plays and ended up totaling an impressive 10 tackles, two crucial forced fumbles, and even blocked a punt as well. Jones single handedly took over throughout this game and helped lead him team to a victory- he has a special ability to make impactful plays and consistently helps put his offense in good starting field position. Keep an eye on him as he continues to dominate this fall, he is having a huge year!
Dallas Boothe Dallas Boothe 5’11” | 200 lbs | LB Fairhope | 2024 State AL is a really dynamic linebacker for Fairhope and has made a ton of impactful plays for them this season. Booth showcased his disruptive capabilities in their recent game against Alma Bryant. Boothe was a menace on the field and ended up tallying up eight tackles (3 tackles for loss), a sack, and a forced fumble in the game. Boothe has a terrific ability to make sideline to sideline plays- throughout this game he was able to maneuver around the field, get after the quarterback/ball carrier, and was a key part of several defensive stops. Boothe has been a really good player for Fairhope and is going to continue to make plays- keep an eye on him!