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<p>Lets take a look at some of the top defensive stats in the state of Idaho and who is leading, (based on reported stats):</p>
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<p>Tackles </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Cady is leading the state in tackles with a total of 61. The senior is an absolute monster at linebacker where he is able to do multiple different things. A quick reactor that is able to trigger downhill quickly but also is able to cover in space. He is a unique outside linebacker that is able to really do it all on the football field. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Hood is the second leading tackler in the state with 57 total tackles. A smart player that is able to diagnose what is going on around him, shed blockers and make bone crushing hits. He is always in the right spot and is able to get running backs on the ground quickly. He is also very good when he blitzes and is able to time up snap counts and make backs miss in pass pro. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Wimmer is tied for second in the state with 57 total tackles as well. He is able to make plays all over the field with his quickness and high football IQ. He is able to really read the run schemes and also is a great open field tackler. His ability to track down running backs in uncanny and does a great job of finishing. </p>
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<p>Sacks: </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Palmer leads the state in sacks with 5 and has shown up in a big way as he makes the opposing quarterback uncomfortable on every snap. He has good speed off the edge but can really do damage with a bull rush. He has strong pass rush ability and really plays with great effort. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Zollinger is tied for the lead in the state with 5 sacks on the season and shows it off with a really quick first step. His ability to bend around the edge is what is leading to his high sack count. He can really get after the passer and shows a great motor. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Fish is showing why he rated as the top lineman in the state with his 4.5 sacks on the season. A player that uses his quickness to his advantage but where he is special is turning speed into power. After a quick first step Fish is able to convert that speed to power with a great bull rush and leverage. His arm over is deadly and then has the ability to really run down the opposing quarterback. </p>
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<p>Interceptions:</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Madsen leads the state in interceptions with 4 on the season as the junior is showing why he is a top player. Always in phase and around the football with smooth hips and ability to trigger on throws. He has good hands that allows him to compete for 50/50 balls and come down with the pick. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Keller is also at the top of the leaderboard with 4 interceptions on the season. He is able to read and react quickly to routes with his ability to get out of his backpedal. Shows the ability to go win the football and then make plays after the interception. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Kunz is</p>
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<p>Kunz is second in the state with 3 interceptions on the season. He is doing a really good job of affecting the passer and then can make you pay on a missed throw. He competes on every snap and is a really good cover corner. Shows the ability to run with anyone and does an excellent job of body positioning. </p>
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Lets take a look at some of the top defensive stats in the state of Idaho and who is leading, (based on reported stats):
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6'0"
WEIGHT
195
POS
ATH
CLASS
2025
State:
Idaho
School:
Coeur D'Alene
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HEIGHT
5'11"
WEIGHT
205
POS
LB
CLASS
2025
State:
Idaho
School:
Fruitland
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HEIGHT
5'10"
WEIGHT
190
POS
LB
CLASS
2025
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HEIGHT
6'4"
WEIGHT
225
POS
DL
CLASS
2026
State:
Idaho
School:
Filer
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HEIGHT
6'5"
WEIGHT
245
POS
DL
CLASS
2025
State:
Idaho
School:
Capital
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HEIGHT
6'0"
WEIGHT
160
POS
DB
CLASS
2026
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HEIGHT
6'0"
WEIGHT
165
POS
DB
CLASS
2026
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HEIGHT
5'7"
WEIGHT
139
POS
DB
CLASS
2026
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