Postseason Defensive Risers: Semifinal Exits

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The postseason has concluded, and recruiting is fully underway. As I was going through the top playoff teams in Nevada, I noticed several defenders who had fallen short of the state championship. Below, I highlight five defenders who excelled during the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819542"],"_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_tooltip player_id='819542' first='Trenton' last='Ross'] has had an award-filled fall in his final year of high school football. Still, I am shocked to see Trenton receive so little attention during his senior year. Expect that to change before spring gets here. Trenton shows fast hands, good bend, and next level strength clearing the edge versus bigger tackles as a speed rusher. Good acceleration shows in Trenton's get off. Trenton shows good tackling ability and a strong shed as a run defender. 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The versatile Losee playmaker should see his regional recruitment heat up before his senior season begins. Anthony shows a good combination of burst, power, and instincts blowing up receivers at the catchpoint in zone coverage. Anthony's smooth change of direction and next level speed allows him to cover ground and disrupt catches as Losee's deep safety. 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I am amazed the hard-hitting linebacker has not received more interest from schools north of Nevada. Expect Cole to be one of the most sought after 2024 prospects in northern Nevada this winter. Cole shows a great combination of power and closing speed flattening ball carriers upon contact. Cole displays good awareness and a fluid change of direction reacting to throws in zone coverage. Good size, quickness, and strong hands allow Cole to produce as a collegiate pass rusher.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["817725"],"_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":"I am shocked [player_tooltip player_id='817725' first='Herbert' last='Ware'] is still uncommitted. The talented pass rusher has four offers and I would not be surprised to see that number double before he chooses a school. Herbert shows good power and next level length stunning pass blockers with his punch as a bull rusher. Strong hands and good quickness allows Herbert to counter laterally with ease. Herbert shows a next level combination of strength and flexibility fighting through tackles' pass sets with good leverage. Coaches like Herbert's ability to generate pressure from the inside or outside of the pocket.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-657484bc8fb40"} /-->