Preseason All-New England C/O 26 1st Team Defense Selections

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game day in New England is hours away as another season kicks off, and Prep Redzone New England will have you covered from start to finish. For the last four weeks, we've been pumping out a ton of pre-season team preview content that was taken by request this season. The previews are almost completed from a “recruiting news' point of view and will continue to be released daily leading up to game week for the NEPSAC. If you missed any of them, you can check them out RIGHT HERE. In this report, I'll put more of a spotlight on the individuals who are projected to shine brightest this season based on their recruiting college commitments we have investigated. This post unveils the <strong>2024 Preseason All-New England C/O 2026 1st Team Defense.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep it locked in to&nbsp;<strong>Prep Redzone New England</strong>&nbsp;every day for more preview content leading up to the kickoff of the&nbsp;<strong>2024 football season</strong>!&nbsp;<strong><em>Get 30% off your subscription by entering “Silva30” in the coupon code area. Enjoy!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DEFENSIVE BACKS: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["740938"],"_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-66d9f33299090"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has an offer from Connecticut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422368,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/11/film-review-prospects-to-know-11-13-23/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-12.50.56 PM.png?w=429" alt="" class="wp-image-1422368" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1253599"],"_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-66d9f3329910f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has offers from Columbia and Univ. of Pennsylvaia. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422382,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/nepsac-reclass-tracker-loomis-chafee/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-12.59.35 PM.png?w=443" alt="" class="wp-image-1422382" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["600112"],"_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-66d9f3329915e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Earned offers from Umass and URI in spring-summer 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422384,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/aau-7v7-recruiting-tournament-team-spotlight-nos-elite/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-1.01.49 PM.png?w=435" alt="" class="wp-image-1422384" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">LINEBACKERS: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1295626"],"_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-66d9f332991a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has offers from Umass and Univ of Rhode Island. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422397,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/2024-pre-season-preview-bishop-hendricken/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-1.10.07 PM.png?w=436" alt="" class="wp-image-1422397" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801023"],"_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-66d9f332991f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He posted an early offer from Univ of Massachusetts in December 2022. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422402,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/several-skill-standouts-from-new-england-elite-football-clinic/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-1.15.15 PM.png?w=430" alt="" class="wp-image-1422402" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["651963"],"_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-66d9f3329923b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He has not reported any offers but has multiple programs taking interest since spring 2024. His fall 2024 season highlight film is likely what college coaches want to see before offering. Just a matter of time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422408,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/2024-season-preview-dexter-southfield/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-1.17.40 PM.png?w=438" alt="" class="wp-image-1422408" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401840"],"_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-66d9f33299284"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He got an early offer from Boston College's 2022 staff. No other offers have been reported. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/miguelwaston1/status/1548416471407009795","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/miguelwaston1/status/1548416471407009795 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404645"],"_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-66d9f332992d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has known offers from Syracuse, Washington, Boston College, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422416,"width":"625px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/2024-pre-season-team-preview-suffield-academy/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-1.32.38 PM.png?w=446" alt="" class="wp-image-1422416" style="width:625px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404646"],"_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-66d9f33299343"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has offers from Boston College, Rutgers, Pittsburgh, Wisconsin, Temple, Syracuse, and Wake Forrest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422424,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/12/new-england-new-names-stock-risers-from-fall/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-1.41.17 PM.png?w=436" alt="" class="wp-image-1422424" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["437026"],"_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-66d9f332993b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has offers from Dartmouth, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Texas State, Minnesota, Duke, Notre Dame, and Connecticut. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422425,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/class-of-2026-stock-risers-from-spring-summer-evaluation-period/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-1.44.26 PM.png?w=438" alt="" class="wp-image-1422425" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245275"],"_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-66d9f33299411"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has offers from Boston College, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Syracuse, Kentucky, and Wake Forest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":1422427,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/08/u18-ofsl-semifinals-top-performers/"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-1.47.26 PM.png?w=423" alt="" class="wp-image-1422427" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->