Sophomore Stock-Risers in San Diego: Defense 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the film for some of San Diego's top defenders in the 2026 class. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["740862"],"_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":"Trollinger flashed a well-balanced, versatile LB skillset totaling 86 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 2 INTs for St. Augustine this season. The sophomore ILB made athletic, skilled plays in coverage over the middle of the field, created pressure in the backfield as an edge rusher, and filled holes between the OTs with downhill physicality. He's a high-IQ defender that can read his keys, react swiftly, and finish with tenacity. Trollinger is one of several underclassmen prospects on the college radar for St. Augustine's young, talented defensive unit.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65825fb99906b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TrollingerVili/status/1719097056219021570","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TrollingerVili/status/1719097056219021570 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nico Jara ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Steele Canyon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jara was a playmaker in all three phases for Steele Canyon accounting for 5 TDs as a return specialist and 3 INTs on defense. He's a versatile DB that can cover multiple areas of the field and flies to the football when closing space. He can cover the slot as a nickel CB, move laterally in underneath coverage as a rolled up SS, and utilize his range as a middle-field safety. Jara offers promising upside as one of the top return specialists and most versatile secondary players in San Diego.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65825fb999135"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KUSIPPR/status/1701757382475600061","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KUSIPPR/status/1701757382475600061 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283614"],"_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":"Tokio led a young, talented St. Augustine defense in tackles with 98 total in his sophomore season. He's a long, athletically-framed LB at 6'4”/200 with great mobility in coverage and ability to play in space. He covers ground in the flat area with his length and plays downhill in the run game with ability to tackle on the edge of the box or fill holes between the OTs. Tokio currently holds seven D-I offers from Arizona, Washington, San Diego St., Oregon St., Nevada, Washington St., and Cal.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65825fb99919b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ezaya_Tokio/status/1736095622602928414","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Ezaya_Tokio/status/1736095622602928414 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780350"],"_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":"Schrom proved to be a tough, physical two-way player (WR/S) for Army-Navy this season. He's a strong, physical athlete at 6'2”/195 that can get down the field with built-up speed and make contested catches against tight coverage at WR. On defense, he's a hard-hitter from his S spot that shows no hesitation closing space, delivers strong contact in the open field, and can create turnovers in the back-half (3 INTs). Depending on how he continues to develop, Schrom's highest upside at the next level might come as a versatile SS or possibly a hybrid, coverage-focused OLB with his combination of physicality, athleticism, and translatable WR ball skills.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65811ca431843"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SchromL87/status/1728225830030160098","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SchromL87/status/1728225830030160098 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jonah Tua ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Army-Navy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Tua was a solid producer as an EDGE defender for Army-Navy totaling 63 tackles, 10 sacks, and 10.5 TFLs on the season. He's a physical athlete with a strong frame at 6'/225 and explosive short-range burst. He uses his hands and leverage effectively to win 1v1 over OTs and does a good job of staying square to the LOS as a cutback defender. Tua is one of the top North County EDGE defenders to watch in San Diego's 2026 class.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65825fb99925d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_jonahtua/status/1708733951031071132","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_jonahtua/status/1708733951031071132 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->