Shutdown Defenders Through 4 Weeks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So far this season, we have seen a lot of stock rising defensive players. This piece will be breaking down a handful of them that I have taken note of so far! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["602426"],"_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-66f1cdf6f41b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isaac is no stranger to anyone who has followed this site for awhile. We are super high on him, and as he has demonstrated on multiple occasions this season, he is well worth the watch! Isaac is a reactive and rangy safety who can track down runners or fly in for a PBU. Isaac is also an electrifying return man who could take any punt or kickoff to the house. I am looking forward to seeing what else the Grand Valley commit has in store for the rest of the season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["602430"],"_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-66f1cdf6f4217"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Rockford defender who is putting up impressive film is [player_tooltip player_id='602430' first='Kade' last='Friesen']. Kade is an explosive player who can set the edge and turn everything coming his way back inside. He is strong and can anchor himself down and not get budged by blockers. I saw his impressive performance in week 1, and it looks like it has just continued to progress as the season has gone on. I still think there is a D1 spot for Kade at the next level and will continue to pound the drum that he should get that shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899626"],"_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-66f1cdf70001a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trey is actually a very prolific runner on the offensive side of the ball, but DB is where I think he really shines. Trey does a great job of reading and reacting quickly, and bringing the boom when he hits. He has done well in the offseason as he looks bigger and he looks more athletic. Zeeland West is off to a great start this season, and I think Trey has a lot to do with that. I'll definitely be keeping my eye on him and the rest of this Dux team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277652"],"_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-66f1cdf700057"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One thing is for sure with Reed- he has major football IQ, which is ideal for the LB position. Reed can read and react to a play super fast, he trusts what he sees and flies up to his gap. His first 4 weeks of film is him flying at the snap of the ball to make huge stops, sometimes right before the end zone or line to gain where if he was a second later, they would have given up that TD or that first down. Reed has the old school downhill mentality of linebackers of old, but he can also drop back into coverage and cause some PBUs. Brighton's LB has put on a great performance so far this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418119"],"_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-66f1cdf700091"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tray is off to a great start to the 2024 campaign. He's another really good DB who has the instincts and ball skills to make every pass his way a bad decision. He knows when to jump a route, or just stay over top and get the PBU when the opportunity presents itself. He is also ready and willing in the run game, as his film demonstrates multiple times where he reads run and flies up to the ball carrier. Tray is a formidable DB who gives offenses something to think about when they decide to throw the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->