Five Awesome Players from the Class of 2025: Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to the Class of 2025 having several great players on the offensive side of the ball, there are also many great players on the defensive side of the ball as well. Here are five excellent defensive players from the class of 2025 to keep an eye on next fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284925"],"_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":"Maddox had an amazing Junior season in 2023. His outstanding play helped the Elder Panthers to a 7-win season where they advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He led the GCL in Tackles and was 2nd in Sacks. He plays both inside and outside. Against the run, he show elite football intelligence as he quickly reads run/pass and displays very good range while taking good angles in pursuit. He exhibits excellent explosiveness as he makes the tackle near the LOS preventing a gain of significant yardage. Against the pass, he does a great job of reading the QB and reacts quickly to the ball being thrown. He shows very good closing speed in pursuit before making a tackle preventing a first down.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["444392"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Shiren had a great Junior season in 2023. His very good play was a bright spot in the 2-8 season of the KIPP Columbus Jaguars. He plays as an OLB. Against the pass, he is quick off the ball and uses his good closing speed in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he exhibits very good use of hands, play strength and physical toughness as he quickly disengages from the OT. He shows elite range and instincts as he plays sideline to sideline while taking great angles in pursuit before making the tackle preventing a potential TD.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["748069"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Vincent had a very good Junior season in 2023, his great play was a bright spot in the 5-5 season of the Bishop Fenwick Falcons where they held opposing offenses to 19.4 points per game. He plays as a DE. Against the run, he uses his very good combination of play strength and quickness to disengage. He quickly locates the RB while playing with good leverage as he makes the tackle near the LOS. Against the pass, he is quick off the ball and use his good use of hands and play strength to disengage. He shows good play speed in pursuit before finishing up with a sack.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["627977"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Ryan played very well as a Junior in 2023. His outstanding played helped the Cincinnati Country Day Nighthawks to a 12-win season where they advanced to the 3rd round of the playoffs and held opposing offenses to just 7.8 points per game. he plays primarily as a SS. Against the pass, he shows good hip fluidity as he bails in zone and reads the QB before locating the ball. He times his jump well and shows good hands as he comes away with the INT. Against the run, he quickly reads run/pass and shows good play speed before meeting the RB in the hole. He shows good explosiveness as he delivers a hard hit for the tackle.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["527534"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Tyon played great as a Junior in 2023. His great play was a bright spot in the 3-8 season of the Fairfield Indians. He plays as a FS and CB. Against the pass, he reacts quickly to the ball being thrown and exhibits good play speed in pursuit before delivering a big hit preventing a gain of significant yardage. 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