2025 Defensive Players Looking To Make A Statement

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we will be looking at some defensive players that I think will make an impact in their senior season. These are the names that you will need to be familiar with heading into the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1339283"],"_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-669aa245a2eab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long is a player that is constantly causing chaos in the backfield and making it difficult on the offensive line. He has a quick first step and is able to use his speed to bend the edge and create pressure. He is a good open field tackler and does not miss tackles, being able to cut the ball carrier down in a hurry. He will be a sneaky under the radar player that will be on the stock-watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1339288"],"_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-669aa245a2f09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Driver-Wilburn is an under the radar guy that is looking to have a breakout season to pop onto some radars. He is a player that is able to set the edge at times and force running plays back into his help. He is able to get off of blocks and hold up the ball carriers, allowing his teammates to rally to the football. I would like to see him be more aggressive this season but will be a player that you will need to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["218868"],"_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-669aa245a2f69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bujanda is a highly rated offensive lineman that I think deserves some love on the defensive end as well. He has a quick first step and is able to get off of blocks in a hurry. He causes chaos in the backfield, being able to bring down the ball carrier or get pressure on the QB to bring him down or force the ball out early. He has a motor being able to take good pursuit angles and chase the ball carrier down. He will be a name that you need to know moving forward on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1067369"],"_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-669aa245a2fa8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore is a backer that has some fast hands and is able to get off of blocks quickly. He is able to set the edge on outside runs, forcing it back towards help and rallying to the football. He shows the ability to be a good open field tackler and doesn't let the ball carrier get away. When his number is called he is able to get pressure on the QB causing a hurry. He will be an under the radar guy you will need to keep on the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1339329"],"_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-669aa245a2fe4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malaniak has good size and strength to be able to get off of blocks and create chaos up front. He knows when to engage or when to avoid blocks to be able to get into the backfield. When he gets hands on the ball carrier, he is not allowing them to get away and holds them up for his teammates to try and get the ball loose. He will be a player that figures to be on the academic all-conference list and will be looking to make a big impact on the field as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->