6A – 2026 Defensive Studs To Keep Your Eye On Pt. 2
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As of 2026, there are several high school football defensive players who have shown exceptional talent and potential. These players have garnered attention from college scouts and are expected to make a significant impact at the collegiate level and beyond.…
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Continue ReadingAs of 2026, there are several high school football defensive players who have shown exceptional talent and potential. These players have garnered attention from college scouts and are expected to make a significant impact at the collegiate level and beyond. Here are some defensive studs to keep an eye on.
Luke Eldridge
Luke Eldridge
Hard-working linebacker who is a tackling machine. Quickly diagnoses plays, has good change-of-direction ability, and sells out. Instinctive, stays with assignments, and takes proper angles to the action. Bullies his way through blocks to defend the run, squares into ball handlers, and wraps up tackling.
Plays with good pad level, uses his hands to protect himself, and pursues the action with speed. Agile, can bend off the edge, and immediately alters his angle of attack. Rarely off his feet, explosive, and stays with assignments. Plays with a nasty attitude.
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Cole Miles
Cole Miles
Nice-sized DB with solid instincts. Quick to read and diagnose, immediately picks up coverage assignments, and flashes ball skills. Quick flipping his hips in transition, gets his head back around to locate the ball in the air, and has a nice move to the throw. Displays range with the ability to go sideline to sideline and possesses an explosive closing burst. Occasionally lines up over the slot receiver, jams opponents at the line of scrimmage, and slows their releases.
Jasiuah Rainer
Jasiuah Rainer
Rainer is best facing the action. Displays good recognition, mixes it up with opponents, and competes to break up throws. Displays a good burst to the ball out of his plant. Fires upfield to defend the run, wraps up tackling, and brings opponents down in the open field.
Feisty corner with plenty of production over the past two seasons. Effective facing the action or backed off the line of scrimmage. Explosive and displays a burst to the ball. Quick flipping his hips, stays with assignments, and knows where opponents are on the field. Works to track the ball in the air and positions himself to defend passes. Fires upfield and breaks through blocks to defend screen passes or running plays.