Week 4 Review: Defensive Stat Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251718' first='Michael' last='McClenton'] | LB | 2026 | Ocoee | @michaelmcclent5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The nation's sack leader and nearly total tackles from a season ago is already back at it. Mcclenton is leading the state through week 3 with 67 total tackles with 5 sacks to add. He's a beast who will start bringing in some college offers this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1232013' first='Landon' last='Marsters'] | LB | 2025 | Venice | @LandonMarsters</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Venice looks like a state champion contender in the season and it starts with guys like Marsters flying around making plays. He's top 3 in total tackles to start the season with 49 tackles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230787' first='Aden' last='Hall'] | LB | 2025 | The First Academy | @Adenhall_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really impressed with this kid's progression as he is one of the better tackle machines in the area. He's top 10 in total tackles to start the season with 46 recorded.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best of rest:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1320781' first='Blake' last='O'Donnell'] - Freeport - 47 total tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1064995' first='Caleb' last='Nordenbrook'] - KCHS - 45 total tackles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1230854' first='Darian' last='Kirkland'] - Fort Meade - 43 total tackles - 6 sacks [player_tooltip player_id='1130833' first='Ameer' last='Elghazaly'] - Wiregrass Ranch - Recorded 6 sacks in a big-time win over Zephyrhills.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1372066' first='Monterrius' last='Williams'] | DB | 2026 | Lake Placid | @Monterrius92600</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams has 4 total INTs and is tied for 1st in the state.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1670951' first='Mekhi' last='Williams'] | ATH | 2027 | Lennard | @Mekhiwilliams__</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is putting the area on watch as he has 4 total INTS through three games as a sophomore.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kadyn Thomas | DB | 2027 | Space Coast | @kadynthomas343</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another 2027 prospect tied for 1st in the state with 4 total INTs through week three. Had 3 picks in one game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826434' first='Ivan' last='Taylor'] | DB | 2025 | West Orange | @ivantay2four1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Michigan commit has shown down lockdown ball hawk tendencies as he's recorded 3 INTs to start the season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1395852' first='La'Harry' last='Debose'] | DB | 2026 | Newberry | @laharrydebose3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid is one of the real deal ballhawks in the 2026 class as he's racked up 3 INTs to start the season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tristan Kelly | ATH | 2025 | Impact Christian | @Tristan062407</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edge rushers are already causing problems for opposing QBs and no other has had a start like Kelly with 12 total sacks through week 3.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Javon Peterson | ATH | 2025 | Seminole | @Javon_Pete4230</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peterson terrorized the backfield with 9 tackles, 5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a recovery. A defensive masterclass. A breakout game for the senior who will look to build on this performance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->