Top Ranked 2024 Unsigned Defensive Prospects

JP Rock January 11, 2024 @ 10:51 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='322070' first='Brandon' last='Mason'] DE Hazelwood Central The (6'6" 240) Mason went from being an All-State OT as a junior to developing himself in the offseason and being a DE for the first time as a senior. Colleges liked what they saw as he picked up over 20 offers. Brandon is a high motor athlete who has great length and a quick first step off the snap, and recorded 6 sacks in his first year playing the position. He is a tireless work who trained hard to learn the position and his best football is ahead of him. He has visits coming up later this month to Murray State and Tennessee-Martin.   [player_tooltip player_id='254474' first='Keylan' last='Mitchell'] LB/DL Parkway North A big athlete who could play either linebacker or defensive line on the next level. Mitchell (6'2" 245) has been a reliable playmaker for the Vikings during his high school career and was their leading tackler as a senior with 105. He's big, physical and has good speed. Keylan is a big hitter who plays tough against the run, but can also cover running back and tight ends. Some school is going to get a solid addition to their defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='707886' first='Kiros' last='Martin'] EDGE Park Hill South Another player who has multiple offers but is waiting to the late signing day is the talented pass rusher Martin (6'1" 230). Kiros recorded 85 tackles, 12 sacks and 25 tackles for loss his senior season. He holds multiple offers from schools like Pitt State, Washburn and Central Missouri, and also has a PWO offer from Northern Illinois. Mizzou may also be a possible walk-on situation for the Tiger legacy.   [player_tooltip player_id='275125' first='Mike' last='Lane'] CB Lee's Summit North One of the most undervalued defensive prospect I watch this past season was the (6'2" 180) Lane, who was a standout receiver at Winnetonka, but switched to corner when he transferred to Lee's Summit North. Mike showed lock down corner play in the first game against eventual state champions Liberty North. He also showed great physical play against the run and recorded 40 tackles his senior year.

Brandon Mason Brandon Mason 6'6" | 245 lbs | OL Hazelwood Central | 2024 State MO DE Hazelwood Central
The (6'6" 240) Mason went from being an All-State OT as a junior to developing himself in the offseason and being a DE for the first time as a senior. Colleges liked what they saw as he picked up over 20 offers. Brandon is a high motor athlete who has great length and a quick first step off the snap, and recorded 6 sacks in his first year playing the position. He is a tireless work who trained hard to learn the position and his best football is ahead of him. He has visits coming up later this month to Murray State and Tennessee-Martin.