Defensive Players to Watch in 24-6A
These returning defensive standouts are set to make significant contributions to their teams’ success in the upcoming season. With impressive performances during their junior years, they have set a high standard for themselves and are eager to elevate their games…
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Continue ReadingThese returning defensive standouts are set to make significant contributions to their teams’ success in the upcoming season. With impressive performances during their junior years, they have set a high standard for themselves and are eager to elevate their games even further. Possessing talent and determination, they are poised to lead their teams to victory and make a name for themselves as top players in their respective positions.
Dillon Green | S | Dickinson | 2025
Green showcases a blend of physicality and agility from the safety position, covering ground swiftly and delivering impactful tackles. His ability to read plays effectively allows him to navigate through traffic and make crucial stops in tight spaces. Green’s sure tackling and fearlessness coming downhill made him a standout player on the Gator defense.
Dylan Cervantez | ILB | Clear Springs | 2025
Cervantez is a fast flowing inside backer who reads and reacts with incredible quickness. He shows great lateral and closing speed, limiting opposing players from gaining any positive yards. Cervantez plays with urgency, attacking open lanes with no hesitation and causing havoc in the backfield. He is a player who will get the job done regardless of who is in his way and is a player who rallies his teammates with his play.
Cameron Nelson | S | Clear Lake | 2025
Nelson demonstrates excellent instincts and aggression from the safety spot, consistently attacking the line of scrimmage to disrupt plays. His quickness and decisiveness allow him to read the offense effectively and make timely stops when needed most. Nelson’s versatility in defending both the run and the pass makes him a valuable asset in the secondary, providing stability and impact in all facets of the game for the Falcon defense.
Kingston Cramer Kingston Cramer 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Clear Falls | 2025 State TX | CB | Clear Falls | 2025
Cramer is a rangy corner who shows much physicality in his play. He is quick on his reads and does not let the opposition get in his way of making stops. Cramer displayed great recovery speed in coverage and use of his length to disrupt intended passes. He was also a force in run defense, shedding blocks and keeping containment from the corner spot. Cramer is a player to keep watch of as he enters his senior season, ready to leave his impact on the field and help lead the Knights to a successful year.