PRZNE Week 2 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>Here are the top defensive game wreckers from week 2.</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='319192' first='Dylan' last='Kuhl'] (<a href="https://x.com/DylanKuhl_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Millard South - 6'0" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats:</em></strong> 8 tackles, 3 TFLs, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='245848' first='Adam' last='Pugh'] (<a href="https://x.com/Adampats80" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Millard South - Air Force Commit</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16354893/66df2c28f1089996b721512c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a314260"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>6 tackles, 3 TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mark Milton, 2025 - EMF</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>2 tackles and 2 interceptions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ace Wulf, 2027 - Lawrence-Nelson</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>9 tackles and 4 TFLs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jaxon Tenbensel, 2026 - Silver Lake - 5'10" 160 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>3 tackles, 2 interceptions, 50 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1315016' first='Garret' last='Vavra'] (<a href="https://x.com/VavraGarret" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Lyons-Decatur Northeast - 6'3" 240 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>16 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19856530/66df20ba0125530c732f8c2c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a31428b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1086176' first='Breckin' last='Sliva'] (<a href="https://x.com/breckinsliva09" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2027 - Gretna - 5'8" 160 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>14 tackles, .5 TFLs, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jacob Barber, 2027 - Southwest</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>7 tackles and 4 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='736210' first='Levi' last='Sherman'] (<a href="https://x.com/LeviSherman28" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Lincoln Northeast - 6'2" 215 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>12 tackles, 2 TFLs, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1059036' first='Keith' last='Hamby'] (<a href="https://x.com/KeithHamby07" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Papillion-La Vista South - 6'2" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>16 tackles and 2 forced fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16052003/66dcc6374e70d7f871d7c1c5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a3142aa"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='301711' first='Pierre' last='Allen Jr'] (<a href="https://x.com/_pierreallenjr_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Lincoln Southeast - North Dakota Commit</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>15 tackles, a sack, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16358215/66dcae6c6b4b0e16e3d1a82d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a3142c4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='402163' first='Preston' last='Wagner'] (<a href="https://x.com/PrestonWagner65" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2026 - Fremont - 6'1" 235 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>9 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='319002' first='Kevin' last='Rempe'] (<a href="https://x.com/KRempe15" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Omaha Westview - 5'11" 185 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>4 tackles, a TFL, a sack, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1573593' first='Carter' last='Lightwine'] (<a href="https://x.com/cart_lightwine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Gretna East - 6'2" 180 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>13 tackles and 3 TFLs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19241118/66e0ffd0107b5557f8c8069b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a3142de"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1085111' first='Justin' last='Barnes Jr'] (<a href="https://x.com/JustinBarnesJr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2027 - Bellevue West - 5'10" 155 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>2 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1059042' first='Lucas' last='Sulzbach'] (<a href="https://x.com/Lucassulzbach04" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - South Sioux City - 5'9" 155 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1060764' first='Wyatt' last='Pfeifer'], 2025 - Holdrege - 6'2" 205 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>10 tackles, 4 TFLs, a forced fumble, and a blocked kick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1113971' first='Trenton' last='Ernst'] (<a href="https://x.com/trenton_ernst" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2026 - Lincoln Lutheran</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>7 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Dylan Keyser (<a href="https://x.com/dylankeyser88" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2026 - Fort Calhoun - 6'1" 200 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>7 tackles, 5 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17668825/66dbce658f206b2304ee889d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a3142f8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1105183' first='Harrison' last='Krueger'] (<a href="https://x.com/Krueger_Harry26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2026 - Wahoo - 6'0" 190 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>14 tackles, 2 TFLs, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15025208/66ddeeecf1089996b71e27cd' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a314310"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='305113' first='Thomas' last='Spears'] (<a href="https://x.com/t_spears26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Ashland-Greenwood - 5'7" 150 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>8 tackles, a forced fumble, and 118 receiving yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15052134/66dca0d2464ccae964f66023' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a314329"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1192526' first='Turner' last='Hanke'] (<a href="https://x.com/turnerhanke" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2027 - Central City - 6'2" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>4 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19772660/66de453b2036307166037ade' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a314341"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1055730' first='Messiah' last='Green'], 2025 - Boys Town - 6'2" 215 lbs</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/3/19600086/66e06bb7195bf1bb5881b3a4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e283a314358"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jacob Held, 2025 - Ainsworth </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>4 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 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 --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->