First Thoughts: Week 6 Defensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Robert Hampton Jr | Seminole | 2027 | @RJrahjiHAMPTON</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hampton Jr was everywhere in Seminole's 61-8 win over Lake Brantley. He recorded an interception, blocked a punt, recovered two fumbles, and took two of those turnovers to the house for touchdowns. This guy turned defense into offense and was a nightmare for Brantley all night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251718' first='Michael' last='McClenton'] | Ocoee | 2026 | @michaelmcclent5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McClenton continues to prove why he's ranked second in the nation for tackles. He piled up 22 tackles, 4 for loss, and even booted a 74-yard punt. Talk about a versatile weapon on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1233342' first='Caleb' last='McDonald'] | Winter Park | 2025 | @calebmcdonald27</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDonald was a one-man wrecking crew for Winter Park, scoring on a pick-six, adding a sack, and forcing a safety with a tackle in the end zone. His ability to make plays from all over the field helped his team take control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1397330' first='Lucas' last='Lyons'] | Oviedo | 2025 | @LucasLyons25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lyons was named Defensive Player of the Game for his role in Oviedo's 52-27 win over Wekiva. He racked up 13 tackles, 2 for loss, and 1 sack, setting the tone for Oviedo's defense all night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='987915' first='Rashad' last='Johnson'] | South Sumter | 2025 | @Rashad_Johnson4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson's ball-hawking skills were on full display with 2 interceptions, including a pick-six, in South Sumter's win. That's two straight games where he's taken an INT to the house.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251761' first='Trenton' last='Gummer'] | Bishop Moore | 2026 | @trentongummer </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a tough loss to St. Thomas Aquinas, Gummer's lockdown coverage was a bright spot. He recorded 4 tackles and 3 pass breakups while going up against some of the best talent in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1462147' first='Luke' last='Tallstrom'] | Gulf Coast | 2027 | @LTallstrom</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a 2027 prospect, Tallstrom continues to impress. He racked up 17 tackles in a 42-0 win over Palmetto Ridge, proving he's a name to watch in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->