2027 Defensive Prospects to Watch this Summer:

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The school year and spring football has come to an end. We take a look at five prospects in the 2027 class to watch throughout the summer:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1205922"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66589cdf4f671"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1205922' first='DaVonte' last='Gilliam'] showcases a sideline-to-sideline motor with run support at the safety position. Vs the run, Gilliam displays good pursuit angles with quickness and technique to make a place in space. Good feel in zone coverage, keeping everything underneath and forcing PBU's. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.3 GPA / Multi Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/davonteg130/status/1788975689850302494","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/davonteg130/status/1788975689850302494 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1289584"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66589cdf4f6e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1289584' first='Kylan' last='Dixon'] displays good lower body strength and foot quickness with length off the line of scrimmage. Dixon is able to use those strengths to create leverage and shed blocks quickly to make a play in the backfield. Has a sideline-to-sideline motor with good pursuit angles to chase down ball carriers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kylan2vicious0/status/1794525658015793292","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/kylan2vicious0/status/1794525658015793292 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1027508"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66589cdf4f748"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1027508' first='Mario' last='Turner'] displays good reaction skills with awareness. His ability to read and react and then attack downhill quickly to make a play in the backfield is impressive. Stays square with quick feet, good lateral agility with physicalness. Turner's athleticism is what you want for the linebacker spot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TurnerMario13/status/1764132783083950160","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TurnerMario13/status/1764132783083950160 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1606692],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66589cdf4f7aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1205925' first='Jeremiah' last='Goodman'] displays quickness with good lower body power off the snap to beat his man 1v1 with good UOH and strength. Goodman demonstrates the ability to contain the EDGE while making a play in the backfield. Able to put pressure into the pocket to disrupt the run and pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jeremiah19842/status/1793491517581283496","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jeremiah19842/status/1793491517581283496 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["692440"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66589cdf4f806"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='692440' first='Evan' last='Moll'] showcases good read and react ability, allowing him to quickly break on the football and force a PBU. His awareness and reaction are dominate vs the run game to quickly attack downhill with good change of direction, angles and physicality to make a play in space. Demonstrates a good feel for zone coverage, keying the quarterback's eyes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 4.54 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/evanmoll15/status/1793657584496398581","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/evanmoll15/status/1793657584496398581 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->