Underclassmen That Have Dominated the Trenches!
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We got to see some prospects of the 2026 and 2027 classes dominate in the trenches last fall-here are some key playmakers throughout the state that everyone needs to get their eyes on! Ba’Roc Willis AL #2 LB #1 HEIGHT…
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Continue ReadingWe got to see some prospects of the 2026 and 2027 classes dominate in the trenches last fall-here are some key playmakers throughout the state that everyone needs to get their eyes on!
Ba’Roc Willis Ba’Roc Willis 6’3″ | 225 lbs | LB Moody | 2027 State AL has emerged as one of the state’s top freshmen defenders at Moody, what he was able to accomplish at outside linebacker last fall was nothing short of fantastic. Willis is explosive in their defensive front- he has an extremely quick first step that lets him fly by offensive linemen, has excellent tackling techniques, and is a threat to make a ton of plays as a pass rusher. Throughout his first season Willis caused chaos in a ton of opponents backfields- he totaled up 79 tackles (34 solo, 14.5 for loss), 9 sacks, and 20 hurries on the year. Willis is without a doubt one of the top EDGE prospects in his class, he’s already picked up offers from Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas and more. With how well he’s been playing expect to see that list grow some more over the next few seasons!
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Cam Pritchett Cam Pritchett 6’4″ | 210 lbs | DL Thompson | 2027 State AL is a bigtime defensive line prospect that has already emerged as one of the top prospects in the entire 2027 class- what he’s been able to do for Thompson already has been extremely impressive. Pritchett is a destructive player in the trenches that has a ton of size, strength, speed, and skills as a freshman that are seriously hard to find. No matter where he initially lines up, Pritchett finds ways to get to the ball every play- he has a relentless motor and athleticism to help him pursue after the ball carrier each snap. Last fall Pritchett made a ton of plays in a loaded 7A division- he totaled up 40 tackles (24 solo, 7 for loss), 6 sacks, and 6 hurries on the year. With that kind of play already, he’s received a good bit of attention from schools like Florida State, Auburn, Florida and more. Keep an eye on him as he continues to ball out for Thompson next season!
Hudson Reed Hudson Reed 6’5″ | 250 lbs | OL Spain Park | 2026 State AL has been an super reliable offensive tackle for Spain Park the last two years, consistently providing a great clean left side for his dynamic quarterback Brock Bradley Brock Bradley 6’0″ | 175 lbs | QB Spain Park | 2026 State AL . Reed is a force on the offensive line that doesn’t allow any pressure on his side- he has a ton of power and agility that allow him to match up really well against a wide variety of pass rushers. Reed also has the ability to really move around the field- he can make some key blocks on screen passes in the open field and is a dominant run blocker in the second level as well. In the last year Reed has picked up a good bit of collegiate attention from schools like Kentucky, Arkansas State, West Virginia and more. Reed is a really impressive young offensive lineman that has a great build and athleticism already as an underclassmen- if he continues to develop he’s going to be a great player for a long time.
Vodney Cleveland Vodney Cleveland 6’3″ | 295 lbs | DL Prattville | 2026 State AL is a destructive force on Prattville’s defensive line that has a ton of potential as a prospect. Cleveland is a huge kid with a ton of strength, power, and pursuit abilities that allow him to wreck havoc on opposing offensive lines and backfields. It doesn’t matter if its against the run or pass, he has the physical and athletic tools to overpower nearly every offensive linemen he’s lined up against to make key plays in the backfield, whether it be stopping the run or pressuring the quarterback. Last fall, Cleveland posted up 19 total tackles (10 solo, 1 for loss) in just 7 games- as he begins to play more he’s going to be a serious problem for offenses to plan against. Cleveland has already received offers from some high level programs like Auburn, Georgia, Alabama, and more. Keep an eye on him as he continues to develop- he’s going to make a ton of plays for them going forward.