Nixa vs Carthage Top Defenders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Parker Mann</strong> 2025 S <br>(6'0" 185)<br>A really talented safety prospect who seemed to make plays and be all over the field. Good speed, big hitter, can cover and play against the run equally well. Has good size and looks the part of a college prospect. Had 14 tackles to lead all defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob Grimm</strong> 2025 LB<br>(5'11" 185)<br>Another very active and physical playmaking defender. Did a great job shutting down the Tiger offense, especially in the first half. Had double digit tackles and a forced fumble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1129733' first='Randy' last='Flint']</strong> 2026 CB <br>(6'0" 175)<br>2 tackles 1 PBU<br>Flint has the size, speed and athleticism college look for in a defensive back. Has good coverage and ball skills. Randy has really good hands and did a nice job shutting down receivers. He is also a physical tackler. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Morgan Thompson</strong> LB<br>5'11' 185<br>The Eagles defensive backs and linebacker were impressive with how they swarmed to the ball and made plays. Thompson is another of that group who flew to the ball and finished with what looked like double digit tackles with his performance. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CARTHAGE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1127277' first='Landon' last='Bland']</strong> 2026 DE<br>(6'4" 230)<br>Big time EDGE prospect who looked good standing up or playing with his hand down. Great first step, good speed and explodes off the ball. Landon has a great motor. Had a really great battle with Nixa's Cantwell and was able to put pressure on the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1319010' first='Trevor' last='Meadows']</strong> 2025 DT<br>(6'3" 290)<br>Meadows is a big space-eater who requires double teams. Did a solid job holding down the middle of the line using his strength and quickness and showed why he is getting attention and offers from colleges. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brayden O'Dell</strong> 2026<br>(6'1" 215)<br>Was impressed with O'Dell's play on the night. Did a good job getting up field and putting pressure on the QB as well as shedding tackles and tackling the ball carrier. Brayden also strung out plays and forced them to the sideline and gave time for his fellow defenders to clean up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->