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Breakout Alert: 2025 Defenders Flying Under The Radar!

Breakout Alert: 2025 Defenders Flying Under The Radar!
Robert Davis
Robert Davis August 16, 2024 @ 10:22 AM
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Gabriel Wright
Gabriel Wright 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB | 2025
CO
Dominick Solano
Dominick Solano 5'9" | 155 lbs | DB | 2025
CO
Kc Mendoza
Kc Mendoza 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB | 2025
CO
Garet Hendrickson
Garet Hendrickson 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB | 2025
CO
Reed Green
Reed Green 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB | 2025
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we will be taking a look at some player that are poised to have a big season and looking to turn some heads in the process. These are the players that you need to get familiar with moving forward as they are looking to take the state by storm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1374934"],"_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-66be73d17842c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Green has the range to cover ground quickly, making him a nightmare for opposing QB's. He is a great open field tackler that is able to limit opposing teams explosive plays. He is also able to make an impact in the return game and flip the field with his speed. He is a ball hawk that has a knack for breaking up passes and has proven that he can come down with INTs when it matters. He will be an early stock-riser to know for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1375084"],"_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-66be73d17848a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hendrickson is a DB who combines speed with sharp instincts, making him a formidable presence in the secondary. He might not be the tallest DB but with his speed, he is able to keep up with any receiver no matter their size. He excels at keeping receivers in front of him and has a keen ability to track the ball, being able to come down with INTs. His ability to read through the receiver to the QB allows him to make clean breaks on the ball. He will be a player to know moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1375096"],"_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-66be73d1784cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mendoza possesses the hands of a receiver, allowing him to go up and high point the football, coming down with difficult INTs. His ability to make plays on the ball is complemented by his tackling ability. In the open field, he is a reliable tackler who can bring down ball carriers on his own. With his skill sets he will be a player that QB's need to account for on every snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1375128"],"_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-66be73d178508"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Solano is a DB whose game is defined by his vision and quick reactions. He might be the tallest DB but he makes up for it with his football IQ and ability to anticipate plays before they happen. His vision allows him to take precise angles to the ball, resulting in an INT or being able to break up passes. He is quick to come down into the box and make tackles near the line of scrimmage. His instincts make him a threat to opposing QB's and will be a player to add to the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1375257"],"_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-66be73d178544"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright's height allows him to challenge receivers on the 50/50 ball and he has the strength to bring down ball carriers in the open field. His ability to drop down into the box and make tackles behind the line of scrimmage make him a player that can create chaos in the run and passing game. He is a player that has a motor and can fly around the field making him a player you will need to keep an eye on this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Today we will be taking a look at some player that are poised to have a big season and looking to turn some heads in the process. These are the players that you need to get familiar with moving forward as they are looking to take the state by storm.

Reed Green

Reed Green

CO
DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Reed
Green DB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
165
HS
Severance
|
CO
Breakout Alert: 2025 Defenders Flying Under The Radar!
Green has the range to cover ground quickly, making him a nightmare for opposing QB’s. He is a...
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Reed Green

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State: Colorado
School: Severance
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Garet Hendrickson

Garet Hendrickson

CO
DB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Garet
Hendrickson DB
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Thompson Valley
|
CO
Breakout Alert: 2025 Defenders Flying Under The Radar!
Hendrickson is a DB who combines speed with sharp instincts, making him a formidable presence in the secondary....
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State: Colorado
School: Thompson Valley
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Kc Mendoza

Kc Mendoza

CO
DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Kc
Mendoza DB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
Mountain View
|
CO
Breakout Alert: 2025 Defenders Flying Under The Radar!
Mendoza possesses the hands of a receiver, allowing him to go up and high point the football, coming...
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Kc Mendoza

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State: Colorado
School: Mountain View
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Dominick Solano

Dominick Solano

CO
DB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 155
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Dominick
Solano DB
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
Weight
155
HS
Doherty
|
CO
Breakout Alert: 2025 Defenders Flying Under The Radar!
Solano is a DB whose game is defined by his vision and quick reactions. He might be the...
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State: Colorado
School: Doherty
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Gabriel Wright

Gabriel Wright

CO
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Gabriel
Wright DB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
The Classical Academy
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CO
Breakout Alert: 2025 Defenders Flying Under The Radar!
Wright’s height allows him to challenge receivers on the 50/50 ball and he has the strength to bring...
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School: The Classical Academy
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