PRZNE Week 1 Top Performers | Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another football season means the return of our "Top Performers" series, in which we highlight the top players from each week's slate of games. Check back weekly to see which players tore it up on the offense and shut things down on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A little late posting the top performers from week 1 but here they are! The top defensive playmakers from week 1 of the 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='245877' first='Landon' last='Tate'], 2025 - DB/ATH - Elkhorn South - 5'11" 200 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/LandonTate8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>2 tackles and a 95-yard interception return for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16359611/66d2be48dd5b70cd208bf345' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d369c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='545268' first='Sawyer' last='Schilke'], 2025 - LB - Kearney - 6'3" 225 lbs (Kansas State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/SawyerSchilke" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats:</em></strong> 4 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15770439/66d4a6b9f013d3e49d130f44' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d36cc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1085092' first='Maclain' last='Milius'], 2027 - DL - Lincoln Southwest - 6'4" 215 lbs - (<a href="https://x.com/maclainmilius" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats:</em></strong> 6 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19587740/66d4803aa44e6223a7455cc1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d36ec"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429556' first='Alex' last='Gibbons'], 2026 - LB - Gretna - 5'7" 185 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/AlexGibbons42">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>7 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1085637' first='Caleb' last='Schwenka'], 2027 - LB - Minden - 5'11" 175 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/CalebSchwenka21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>11 tackles and 3 TFLs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429565' first='Trevis' last='Halsey'], 2025 - LB - Elkhorn Valley - 5'9" 185 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/Halsey_trevis11" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>13 tackles, 2 TFLs, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1114432' first='Tyrell' last='Chatman'], 2026 - Lincoln North Star - 6'2" 170 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/Tyrell_C_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>3 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17815593/66d621e76831e522aea23e8a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d370d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429557' first='Cohen' last='Skiff'], 2026 - LB - Norfolk - 6'0" 215 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/CohenSkiff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats:</em></strong> 17 tackles and 3 TFLs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18056303/66d4f4f6f013d3e49d13c680' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d372a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='545274' first='Zayvion' last='Campbell'], 2025 - LB - Lincoln Southeast - 6'2" 200 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/Zay_Campbell2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>9 tackles and a 39-yard interception return for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17641805/66d391d3fd21aa0a5c77027f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d3746"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429558' first='Roman' last='Devault'], 2026 - DB - Grand Island - 5'10" 155 lbs - (<a href="https://x.com/DevaultRom26305" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>4 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='923428' first='Aaron' last='Kolala'], 2026 - LB - Omaha Westview - 5'10" 180 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/Aaron47Kolala" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>3 tackles, a TFL, a sack, and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17735076/66d2a052c75e51314d27f29d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d3764"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1114606' first='Barry' last='Fries'], 2026 - LB - Elkhorn North - 6'3" 200 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/barry_fries51" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>18 tackles, 2 TFLs, a fumble recovery, and a blocked kick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15172815/66d87121ba052ec494452473' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d3780"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1114607' first='Bo' last='Gable'], 2026 - LB - Gering - 6'0" 190 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/BoGable14" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>10 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, a sack, an interception, 66 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17521415/66d52006e75e25156201387f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d379d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429566' first='Ty' last='Junker'], 2027 - McCook - 6'0" 160 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/TyJunker8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>2 interceptions with one returned for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='319527' first='Luke' last='Johnson'], 2025 - LB - Gretna East - 6'2" 205 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/luke34johnson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>6 tackles, a TFL, a sack, an interception, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16585445/66d485950f16b1493eae28f2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d37bb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1059161' first='Caden' last='Schadwinkel'], 2025 - LB - Seward - 5'11" 205 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/caden_schad" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>11 tackles, a TFL, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15054036/66d47ceffd21aa0a5c793265' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d37d7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429564' first='Pete' last='Homan'], 2025 - DB - Kearney Catholic - 6'0" 180 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>6 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='546018' first='Thomas' last='Roberts'], 2025 - DL - Boone Central - 6'3" 220 lbs (North Dakota State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Tdrob58" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>7 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429563' first='Bryce' last='Kunz'], 2025 - Central City - (<a href="https://x.com/Bryce_kunz_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>9 tackles, 4 TFLs, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429559' first='Damien' last='Macias'], 2026 - DL - Central City</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>6 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429561' first='Trent' last='Hansen'], 2025 - DL - Pender - 6'0" 185 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>13 tackles, 3 TFLs, a sack, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1315017' first='Gavin' last='Hardeman'], 2025 - LB - Lyons-Decatur Northeast - 6'2" 200 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/GavinHardeman1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>25 tackles, 3 TFLs, a sack, a fumble recovery, and 91 rushing yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16328430/66d7163d6a22504f708c3d50' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dfb766d37f9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1429560' first='Kayden' last='Bacon'], 2025 - Elmwood-Murdock</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>16 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure to follow&nbsp;<em>@PRZ_OscarG</em>&nbsp;for more news on Nebraska and Iowa HS recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->