Best 2025 Defensive Players in B.C.

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that we are a few weeks into the new year it is time to start highlighting the names that will be on the recruiting board for many Division One schools for the class of 2025. Today we are go to tell you about the hot names on the defensive side of the ball in B.C. that should garner the interest of every program looking for standout players in the class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='892305' first='Carter' last='Martin'] (Vancouver College) - DL</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apart of the vaunted back to back championship winning defense for Vancouver College, [player_tooltip player_id='892305' first='Carter' last='Martin'] was a standout player for them as a junior. Coming in at 6'1" 250lbs, Carter is a physical standout as he has a forty yard dash time of 5.1s despite being 250lbs and his speed pops on film while also showing that he can over power interior offensive lineman with just pure strength. Carter mainly plays the head up nose spot in 3-4 defense often times drawing 2-3 offensive lineman to try and block him on most plays. Even with 2-3 blockers on him Carter still consistently pushes the pocket to get in the quarterbacks face from the inside all the while his teammates are able to get sacks thanks to his ability to get interior pressure on the quarterback all while drawing at least 2 blockers on every play. Carter shows the strength needed to be an impact player at the next level on the defensive line while also showing enough speed that he can play at multiple different defensive line positions based on the front that is desired by the defense. He should garner NCAA Division One offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18534398/656d58aed226310af81ebbd3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a089b4d16a5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Breylon Mcculler (Carson Graham Secondary) - OLB</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breylon Mcculler was a provincial all star at outside linebacker this past season as a junior which speaks to kind of talent that Breylon possesses. Breylon has all of the physical tools that is required of a excellent outside linebacker as he is 6'5" 225lbs, while also being able to run the forty yard dash in 4.83s and he has a 30" vertical. He has an excellent ability to rush the passer as he uses his superior strength to his advantage and he can drop his pad level to bend around offensive lineman. He is excellent in run defense as he has a great motor and get off which allow him to quickly shoot into the backfield to get TFLs. Breylon primarily played in a 3-4 defense lining up at 5 technique on the defensive line in a 2 or a 3 point stance but he also lined up at outside linebacker as he has the speed to drop into coverage. Thanks to his physical tools he should be able to play in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense at the next level and he can play as an linebacker or across the defensive line. Breylon should be highly coveted by NCAA FCS programs as he has the size and skill to play at the FCS level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17560546/651b5b567bdda11558015974' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a089b4d16ed"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1150094' first='Lucas' last='Gauthier'] (Seaquam Secondary) - ATH</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">[player_tooltip player_id='1150094' first='Lucas' last='Gauthier'] is the true embodiment of an athlete because he is the only player in the province who can and did play at all three levels of a defense while being a star while doing it. Listed 5'10” 165lbs, Lucas ran a laser timed 4.6s 40 yard dash and a 11.64s 100m dash in the off season before his junior season. Lining up at defensive end, outside linebacker and defensive back during his junior season Lucas starred as he finished the season with 28 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 interceptions. At all three levels he shows exceptional first step quickness which allows him to have exceptional closing ability and he displays the ability to be a sound, sure handed tackler. He plays with very good eye discipline that is required of every good defensive player and he also has a great ability to play through the hands of the receiver in pass defense which allows him to create interceptions on what should be pass breakups. Lucas should get NCAA Power 5 offers thanks to his on field play and more importantly his rare physical tools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16753600/65309ec81762710c74539616' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a089b4d1730"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1150092' first='Celyan' last='Vermeulin'] (Carson Graham Secondary) - DB</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1150092' first='Celyan' last='Vermeulin'] was arguably the best junior defensive player in the province this past season setting him up to have a great senior season. Listed at 5'11" 165lbs, Celyan is an elite athlete as he runs a 4.69s forty yard dash, 4.94s shuttle and he has a 30 inch vertical. Celyan primarily lines up at corner often times being tasked with locking down the opponents number one receiver. Celyan is an aggressive corner who is very good at playing press man as he can give a really good jam without losing the ability to stay locked in man coverage thanks to his speed and smarts. He is also excellent at tracking and timing of when to go for the ball especially in man coverage as he very rarely loses the route at the catch point. He also has very good zone instincts as he can quickly determine run/pass while also being able to see through to the quarterback in zone coverage. I also love that he is very aggressive as he is always willing to press as well as come downhill in an instant in run defense. Celyan should standout throughout the camp circuit and into his senior season which should lead to FCS level offers especially if he gets bigger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15887082/65985dd290f9e008b07a6406' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a4ed735221f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='892295' first='Nathan' last='Lowden'] (Vancouver College) - DB</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='892295' first='Nathan' last='Lowden'] is the best defensive back prospect in the province for the class of 2025 and has a real chance to be the best overall defensive prospect in the province. Nathan has a really good frame and physical traits as he comes in at 5'11" 180lbs, he also long arms which is a huge plus for a defensive back on top having really great speed. He can line up at both safety and corner while also being a rare player who can close the distance on a receiver running behind him while he has his body open facing the quarterback. He also has elite closing ability whether that be coming downhill in run support or coming down on a shallow route if he was playing off or zone coverage. Nathan has a great ability to get the perfect jump to attack the ball in the air thanks to his ability to read when the quarterback begins his throwing motion. Nathan is an exceptional prospect who has everything that a NCAA Division One program would want in a defensive back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16100605/657156b04205fc089c1f8cfc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a4ed7352244"} /-->